Vegetarian Burger Recipe - Millet Patties

Barley Vegetable Soup
A rich soup with a satisfying texture

Global Kitchen, a cookbook from The Expanding Light, is available at The Expanding Light Boutique

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 6-8
Spring, Autumn

Bring to a boil and simmer until all water is absorbed:
4 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups barley
½ teaspoon salt

Meanwhile, sauté for 5 minutes:
3 tablespoons canola or sunflower oil
1 potato, peeled and cut into chunks
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
1 stalk celery, chapped
½ medium onion, cut into chunks

Add:
4 cups water

Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then blend all vegetables together in a food processor—this creates the broth for the soup. Set aside.

Meanwhile, sauté for 5 minutes:
3 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium onion, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
2 small zucchini, cut into half rounds,
1 cup broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into rounds
1 cup cauliflower florets, cut into small pieces

Mix in a pot the vegetable broth, cooked barley, and sautéed vegetables. Cook for another 10 minutes together. Add more water if needed and add salt (2 teaspoons, or to taste).