Barley Vegetable Soup with Basil recipe post

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Barley Vegetable Soup With Basil

 

1 Tbl. olive oil

1 large onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large ripe tomato, chopped

1 cup grated carrots

2 ribs celery with leaves, diced

2 T. dry sherry or apple juice

1/2 cup pearl barley

5 cup vegetable broth

1 bay leaf

2 tsps.dried basil

Salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste

 

In a large stockpot over

medium-high heat, heat oil; add onions and

garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly

browned. Add tomatoes, carrots and celery with

leaves; cook 1 min. Add sherry or apple juice and

cook 3 min, or until liquid evaporates. Add

barley, broth, bay leaf, and basil.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low,

cover; simmer 35 min, stirring often, or until

barley is tender.

Season with salt and pepper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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