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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Mushroom and Barley Soup
Enjoy healthy and nutritious soup this winters, special one Soaking Time: 30 minutes
for weight watchers.
Ingredients

Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Makes 6 servings

1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onions
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
3 1/4 cups mushrooms (khumbh),
stem removed and sliced
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
powder
salt to taste
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup soaked and half-cooked barley
(jau)
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
1/2 tbsp lemon juice

Method
1. Soak the barley in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
2. Boil 3 to 4 cups of water, add the barley and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 mintues or till it is 50%
cooked. Strain and keep aside.
3. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4
minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms, pepper and salt and sauté on a medium flame for another 5 to 7 minutes till the
mushrooms are tender.
5. Add the vegetable stock, barley and 1 cup of water, mix well and simmer on a slow flame for 10 to 12
minutes or till the barley is completely cooked.
6. Remove from flame, add the parsley and lemon juice and mix well.
7. Serve hot.

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