2Bleu S Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients for 2Bleu S Vegetable Barley Soup

• 6 cups vegetable broth
• Garlic Cloves
• Tomato Sauce
• Diced Tomatoes
• Pearl Barley
• Dried Parsley
• Basil
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• Bay Leaf
• 2 cups chopped carrots (about 2 large)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Fresh Mushrooms
• Salt And Black Pepper

How to Make 2Bleu S Vegetable Barley Soup

1. Rinse 1 cup of pearl barley thoroughly under cold water.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 chopped celery stalks; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in 2 cups of chopped carrots, 1 cup of diced potatoes, and 1 cup of other chopped vegetables (optional). Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add 1 cup of rinsed pearl barley and 6 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the barley and carrots are tender. Stir occasionally.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!