Iron-Rich: Barley Soup

Iron-Rich: Barley Soup Ingredients

1 tb Olive oil	1/4 ts Pepper
1 Onion, chopped	3 c Potatoes, diced
3 c Mushrooms, sliced	1 1/2 c Carrots, diced
3/4 c Pearl barley	1/2 c Parmesan, freshly grated, or
6 c Stock - veg or chicken	1/4 c Fresh parsley, chopped
2 Bay leaves

Instructions for Iron-Rich: Barley Soup

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 over 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 Source: Canadian Living Test Kitchen, Canadian Living [magazine] Feb 96 [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@msn.com From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

Main Ingredient: ChickenCuisine: Uncategorized

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