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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This inexpensive, hearty soup is perfect for everyone. Use whatever combination of grains you wish (as long as it equals 1/2 cup), likewise use whatever vegetables you wish. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 large onion, peeled and chopped |
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic |
6 cups chicken stock (vegetable stock makes this a vegetarian/vegan soup) |
2 tablespoons barley |
3 tablespoons long-grain rice |
3 tablespoons green lentils |
2 carrots, scraped and diced |
2 cups diced, peeled rutabagas |
2 cups thinly sliced cabbage |
2 teaspoons dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, melt butter (or heat oil) over medium heat and cook the onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, stock, grains and vegetables EXCEPT cabbage; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add cabbage and dried herbs; simmer for about 15 more minutes or until vegetables and grains are all tender.
5. Stir in fresh parsley, taste, and add salt and pepper if you wish.
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