Vegetable-barley Soup

William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin's Note:

A hearty vegetable soup that is easy to make.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium onions , chopped small
• 2 large carrots , peeled and sliced
• 2 large celery ribs , chopped small
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 16 cups water
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 28 fluid ounces canned tomatoes , mash and include liquid
• 15 fluid ounces canned red kidney beans , including liquid
• ¾ cup pearl barley
• 2 large potatoes , peeled and cubed 1/2 inch
• 1 tablespoon dried basil or ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons chicken soup base (optional)
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 teaspoons dried dill weed
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a heavy bottom cooking pot, add olive oil, chopped onions, sliced carrots, chopped celery, garlic powder and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp, stirring frequently.
2. Add water, vegetable broth, mashed tomatoes including liquid, kidney beans, barley, cubed potatoes, basil, chicken soup base, curry and pepper; bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until barley is barely tender.
4. Add sliced cabbage, soy sauce and dill weed; cover and simmer another 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender; stirring a few times during cooking.
5. Adjust seasonings to taste.
6. Remove from heat when done and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
7. When serving, stir in 1 teaspoon of grated parmesan cheese into each bowl.
8. Refrigerate any unused portion of soup.

Reviews

[Dotalee]

First time making a vegetarian soup. This is a classy soup. Easy to prepare, and oh so healthy. Great with a piece of whole grain bread. The curry gives it a nice little tangy taste - not overpowering, and the dill is sublime. Will be making this again and agian this winter. Thanks again Uncle Bill!

[landlocked #2]

This recipe has a wonderful combinations of vegetables and grains, making it a great meal! I made as is except to reduce the sodium I used no salt added tomotes and tomatoes, and did not add parmesean cheese (whichis high in sodium. I will definately be making this again!