Dr. Weil's Barley and Vegetable Soup

Submitted by nanpie

"Barley is a frequently overlooked, yet super-healthy ingredient; high in fiber, low glycemic index. This is an easy, tasty soup with a wonderful texture. I've made it several times, shared it with the neighbors and everyone likes it. VERY easy prep in the food processor using the slicing blade. Mushroom-wise, any type will do; I like baby portobellos. Try a thicker slice on the mushrooms for a "meatier" texture. I got this recipe online from Dr. Weil's Healthy Kitchen at www.drweil.com"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup pearl barley
• 11 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1⁄2 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
• sea salt
• 1⁄2 bunch parsley, chopped

directions

1. Combine barley and 3 cups of stock in a saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, cover and simmer about 1 hour or until the liquid is absorbed.
2. Meanwhile slice all the veggies using a food processor.
3. Add all veggies and remaining stock to a stockpot, simmer 20 minutes, covered.
4. Add the barley and chopped parsley, stir, simmer 5 minutes more, add salt to taste. Enjoy!

Reviews

[nemokitty]

Very good soup! I was surprised how much flavor it had. I had to use chicken stock, button mushrooms and dried parsley. It definitely makes alot. I had another bowlful for breakfast today. I also added some Italian seasoning to it and parmesan cheese. We ate it with saltine crackers. Made for Fall PAC 2012.