*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Iron-Rich: Barley Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    Olive oil
   1                    Onion -- chopped
   3      cups          Mushrooms -- sliced
     3/4  cup           Pearl barley
   6      cups          Stock - veg or chicken
   2                    Bay leaves
     1/4  teaspoon      Pepper
   3      cups          Potatoes -- diced
   1 1/2  cups          Carrots -- diced
     1/2  cup           Parmesan, freshly grated -- or
                        shredded
     1/4  cup           Fresh parsley -- chopped

In large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring often,
 for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring often, 
for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add barley; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
 Add stock, 2 cups of water, bay leaves and pepper; bring to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, for 1 hour.

 Add potatoes, carrots and salt to saucepan; return to boil. simmer ove
r medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
 Remove and discard bay leaves.

 Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.

 Per serving:
calories [about] 250 Protein [g] 5 fat [g]4 carbohydrate [g] 50 source of fibre: 
 very high source of iron: good 
 

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