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Winter Vegetable Soup

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Grains, Meats Dutch Soups, Syd’s book 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 tb Peanut Oil
3 md Carrots *
3 md Potatoes *
3 Ribs Celery, 1/2" Slices
1 md Onion, Coarsely Chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed
1 ts Dried Thyme Leaves, Crumbled
1/2 c Whole Barley
1/2 c Wild Rice, Rinsed
7 c Beef Broth
2 md Tomatoes, Peeled, Diced
6 oz Fresh Spinach **
Salt And Pepper To Taste

INSTRUCTIONS

* 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.
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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.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/sydsbook.zip

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