Barley Vegetable Soup

Barley Vegetable Soup

SERVING – 4  (PORTION SIZE/SERVING-= 1 STD CUP)

  • BARLEY – 2 TBSPS (soaked)
  • TOMATO MEDIUM – 8 CHOPPED
  • CARROTS MEDIUM – 1 GRATED
  • BEANS – 1/2 CUP CHOPPED
  • CABBAGE – 1/2 CUP CHOPPED
  • LENTILS – 2 TBSP
  • CORIANDER FRESH – 3 TBSP FINELY CHOPPED
  • PEPPER TO TASTE
  • SALT TO TASTE
  • BUTTER – 1 TSP
  • CORN FLOUR – 1 TSP

METHOD

  • Take a Pressure cooker ,add butter and slide in all the vegetables.
  • Sauté on high flame for 2 minutes.
  • Add the soaked barley, lentils and salt.
  • Add enough water such that it covers the ingredients in the cooker.
  • Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  • Once the pressure is released, mash the cooked ingredients with a hand masher.
  • Add thin slurry of the corn flour and bring the soup to a boil.
  • Adjust its consistency with water according to your preference.
  • Add required quantity of pepper and garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

NOTE

  • This soup can be made thin to a drinking consistency or into a thick eating soup.
  • You can use any vegetable combination or make it plain with only tomatoes and barley.
  • Onions can be added for enhanced flavor.
  • Grated cheese as a garnish will enhance the protein quotient of the soup

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