Fall Barley Soup

A cozy fall vegetable and barley soup that feels like a little restart for the soul.

By @ruhamasfood

Original recipe source

Cook time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 3 potatoes
• 1 sweet potato
• 3 carrots
• 1 butternut squash
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 heaping teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0 boiling water
• 0 fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Place all the chopped vegetables, barley, seasonings, and olive oil in a large pot.
2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour in enough boiling water to cover the vegetables and barley. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 45-50 minutes, until the barley and vegetables are tender.
5. Garnish with fresh cilantro.