Pearl Barley Broth

Ingredients

• 2 tsp oil

• 1 tsp garlic

• 2 sprigs thyme

• 50 g carrot, diced

• 1 tbsp celery, chopped

• 50 g zucchini, diced

• 50 g bell peppers, assorted, diced • 1-2 cups veg stock

• 100 g boiled barley

• 2 tsp light soy sauce

• salt & white pepper powder

• 2 tsp parsley, chopped

Method

In a heavy-bottom pan, heat oil and add the garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes and then add all the vegetables.

Sauté for 2-3 minutes more and add the thyme.

Lower heat, season with salt, white pepper powder and soy sauce.

Add the barley and let all of this simmer together, around 10-15 minutes.

Add the chopped parsley and serve hot.

Note: You can add diced chicken and use chicken stock if desired.