Vegetable Barley Soup

A hearty and nutritious vegetable barley soup packed with vitamins and flavor. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly days and is easy to prepare using simple ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 200g barley
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the diced carrot, potato, and zucchini, cooking for a few minutes until slightly softened.
4. Add the barley to the pot, stirring well to combine with the vegetables.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes until the barley is tender.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Summary:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 4
• Protein: 9
• Carbs: 52
• Potassium: 750
• Magnesium: 40