Recipe of Winter Vegetable Soup - Food Recipes

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Winter Vegetable Soup

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Serving Size : 12
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 tablespoon Peanut Oil 3 medium Carrots * 3 medium Potatoes * 3 Ribs Celery -- 1/2" Slices 1 medium Onion -- Coarsely Chopped 2 Cloves Garlic -- Crushed 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves -- Crumbled 1/2 cup Whole Barley 1/2 cup Wild Rice -- Rinsed 7 cups Beef Broth 2 medium Tomatoes, Peeled -- Diced 6 ounces Fresh Spinach ** Salt And Pepper To Taste * Carrots should be pared and cut into 1/2 inch slices, potatoes into 1/2 inch chunks. ** Fresh spinach should be trimmed, rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces. ~

--------------------- Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 5 minutes. Add barley and rice; stir to coat. Stir in broth, 2 cups water, potatoes and tomatoes. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer covered, skimming and stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Stir in spinach, salt and pepper; simmer covered 3 minutes. Serve hot. 126 calories per serving. From: Syd's Cookbook. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -