Vegetable and Barley Soup

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra

for drizzling

1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved

lengthwise, sliced ½ inch thick, and washed

thoroughly

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water

1 Yukon Gold potato (8 ounces), peeled and cut into

½-inch pieces

1 large carrot, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces

3 tablespoons pearl barley

1 teaspoon soy sauce

2 sprigs fresh thyme

1 dried porcini mushroom, rinsed and minced

1 cup chopped or shredded green cabbage

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium heat

until shimmering. Add leek and cook until softened and

lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

2 Stir in broth, water, potato, carrot, barley, soy sauce,

thyme sprigs, and porcini mushroom and bring to simmer.

Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer

for 10 minutes. Stir in cabbage and simmer, stirring

occasionally, until barley and vegetables are tender, about

15 minutes.

3 Off heat, stir in parsley, lemon juice, and remaining 1

tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Drizzle individual portions with extra oil before serving.

(Soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍲Soup

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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