Hearty Barley & Vegetable Soup Recipe

This hearty vegetable soup combines tender barley with carrots, celery, leeks, turnips, and fresh herbs in a light vegetable broth. Simple ingredients make a satisfying, fibre-rich meal that works well for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add barley and cook until tender. Drain and reserve. 
2. In a large saucepan, add olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, celery, leeks, turnips, and fresh thyme sprigs until onions are translucent.
3. Add vegetable stock and simmer for 15 minutes, until carrots are tender.
4. Remove thyme sprigs and add cooked barley.

5. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.

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