Barley Soup

This hearty Vegetarian Greek Barley Soup is a comforting blend of wholesome barley, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a nourishing meal. It's a delightful dish that captures the essence of Greek cuisine with every spoonful.

Ingredients

• Pearl barley - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Vegetable broth - 800 milliliters
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the pearl barley under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the rinsed barley, diced tomato, and dried oregano, mixing well to combine.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the lemon juice for added brightness.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber which promotes digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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