Vegetable Tomato Barley Soup

Sspice pattern: Savory

There are no peas or beans in this soup, so all of the flavor comes from the slowly sauteed vegetables and spices in the oil. So, take your time on the saute step and let the onions soften slowly.

•     3 tbsp peanut oil 1 stalk celery chopped
•     1 tsp ginger chopped 1 large carrot chopped
•     2 cloves garlic chopped 2 med potatoes chopped
•     1 large onion chopped 4 c water
•     ½ tsp salt or to taste ½ c pearl barley
•     1 tsp basil 1 piece kombu
•     ½ tsp rosemary 1 lg can diced tomatoes
•     ½ tsp black pepper
•     ½ tsp thyme 1 tsp lemon juice

 Heat the oil ad cook the ginger and garlic 2-3 minutes. Add the onions, celery and spices and cook until onions are very soft, about 10 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes, stir and cook another 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about an hour or until barley is thoroughly cooked.  

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