Graubünden Barley Soup (Veg*n)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Delicious Graubünden Barley Soup (Veg*n)
in Soup

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large onion , finely chopped
3 carrots , finely chopped
1 leek , finely chopped and rinsed well ( white & tender green parts )
1 stalk celery , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup barley , soaked and drained ( about 100g )
2 bay leaves
1 dash liquid smoke
1/2 cup dried cannellini beans ( about 100g )
5 cups vegetable stock
3 cups water
plain soy coffee creamer ( about 1/2 cup ) ( optional )
chives , finely sliced ( fresh or dried )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
288
Sugar
8g
Fat
8g
Graubünden Barley Soup is a traditional Swiss recipe hailing from the Canton of Graubünden. This soup is perfect for cold winter days and as a healthy and hearty dish. The secret to making this soup so satisfying is the addition of tender barley grains and cannellini beans. The soup is easy to make at home, and it can be customized according to your taste and preference. You can add or remove any vegetables and beans as desired, or switch up the broth base to create a unique flavor.

Instructions

1.In a large soup pot, sauté the onion, carrot, leek and celery in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are softened but not browned.
2.Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
3.Add the barley, bay leaves, liquid smoke, cannellini beans, vegetable stock, and water to the pot and stir to combine.
4.Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
5.Simmer the soup for 1-1 1/2 hours, until the beans are tender and the barley is cooked.
6.Remove bay leaves from the pot.
7.Add soy coffee creamer, if using, and stir well to combine.
8.Season the soup to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9.Serve hot, topped with chives.

PROS

Graubünden Barley Soup is both hearty and healthy, loaded with vegetables, barley and cannellini beans.

It is a perfect choice for vegans and vegetarians, and also gluten-free.

CONS

The soup may require longer cooking time than other soups.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Graubünden Barley Soup is packed with various vegetables, barley, and cannellini beans. Vegetables and beans are rich sources of necessary vitamins and fiber, which help to maintain digestive health and strengthen the immune system.
Barley is a good source of fiber and helps to lower cholesterol levels and promote gut health.

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