Recipe

Barley Soup with Carrots and Parsley

2 servings


Ingredients

2/3 cup water
1/3 cup pearled barley
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 cup carrots
2 cups vegetable stock
1 2/3 cup plain yogurt containing probiotic bacteria
2/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Bring water to a boil in a soup pot. Add barley and let simmer covered for about 25-30 minutes over low heat. Once water has evaporated, remove from heat and set aside
In a stock pot, cook onion in olive oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add stock and carrots and bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
Add cooked barley and let simmer another minute or two. Remove from heat.
Stir in yoghurt and seasonings. Serve immediately.