Amber Waves: Creamy Leek Soup with Barley

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Creamy Leek Soup with Barley

 

Recipe By : Amber Waves of Grain, Alex and Gale Jack

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 piece kombu -- 2-inch piece

1 leek -- sliced

1 medium carrot -- sliced

1/3 cup uncooked barley

1/2 cup mushrooms -- sliced

5 cups spring water

1 tablespoon miso

 

Leeks are very sweet and go well in many soups. This makes a creamy,

light, and colorful dish.

 

Soak kombu and cut into small pieces. Wash leeks well and slice. Wash

and cut carrot and mushrooms. Layer mushrooms, leek, carrot, and

barley in a saucepan. Slowly add water and bring to a boil and simmer

for 45 to 50 minutes. Puree miso in soup broth and return to soup.

Simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

 

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 151 Calories; 2g Fat (9%

calories from fat); 5g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol;

678mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread; 5 Vegetable

 

 

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