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Vegetable Barley Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 5 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3/4 cup pearled barley
  • 3 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 chopped jalapeno
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 5&1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup frozen mixed veggies
  • 3&1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 cup broccoli rabe, kale or spinach chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot on medium heat, add olive oil, onions garlic and stir.Add the carrots, celery, jalapeno, frozen veggies, spices, tomato paste and tomatoes.
  • Stir everything and then add 3&1/2 cups of boiling water and bay leave. Bring soup to a boil.Then add the barley, additional 2 cups of boiling water and stir. Cover the pot and allow the soup to cook for at least 25 minutes on medium to high heat.
  • Once soup has thickened add additional spices to your liking and enjoy! I topped my soup with some coconut cream, fresh herbs and croutons!