Kale Barley Soup
This flavorful Kale Barley Soup Recipe only takes a total of 30 minutes before you can dive in.
Photo: Edward Pond
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise 
and sliced into half-moons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 plum tomato, chopped
- 2 cups cooked barley
- 1 tsp ground cumin (TRY: Simply Organic Ground Cumin)
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric (TRY: Simply Organic Ground Turmeric)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper (TRY: Simply Organic Ground Black Pepper)
- 1 bunch kale, tough stems removed and leaves chopped (about 6 cups)
Preparation
- In a large stockpot, heat oil on medium. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, until translucent. Add carrots and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato, barley, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 4 cups water, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add kale and simmer until kale turns bright green, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 cup
- Calories 110
- Carbohydrate Content 21 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2.5 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 85 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0 g