How to prepare a mixed grain soup
The classic, healthy, nutritious, and vegan recipe.
Secrets and tips, it’s an ancient, easy recipe for a healthy and balanced dish, without potatoes.
A simple recipe, rich in fiber and nutrients, perfect for a warm and rejuvenating meal.
Bring wellness to the table with our mixed grain soup, a genuine and very easy comfort food to prepare.
An balanced mix of fiber and authentic flavors, ideal for warming your winter evenings with a touch of rustic tradition.
For this recipe, I used a grain mix found directly at the supermarket, which was indicated to require 15 minutes of boiling.
You should adjust the times according to what is stated on the package you purchase.
If you are diabetic, be cautious that the grains do not include rice or corn.
Thought for you:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Low
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients How to Prepare a Mixed Grain Soup
- 8.8 oz mix of 5 precooked grains
- Half onion
- 1 carrot (medium)
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp tomato paste (or 1 cup of tomato sauce)
- 2 tsp bouillon cube
- to taste salt
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 qt water (approximately)
How to Prepare a Mixed Grain Soup
Tools
Here’s what we need
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Pot
Steps
Preparing a grain soup is easy and quick.
In a pot, add the chopped onion and 1 garlic clove, pour in the oil and sauté for 3 minutes.
Then add the chopped carrots and celery, remove the whole garlic, and incorporate the blend.
I chose a precooked grain mix without rice, and it has a cooking time of 15 minutes.
If you want to cook loose grains, you should cook them according to their cooking times, which are not the same for all, so I recommend following the times described on the packages.
Add the grains
approximately 1 qt of water, the bouillon cube, tomato paste, and rosemary.
Bring to a boil, and if necessary add more water and salt if needed.
After the 15 minutes have passed, turn off the heat and let the soup rest for at least another 15 minutes before serving it, accompanied by croutons.
Here’s how to prepare a Mixed Grain Soup
Storage
How to prepare a Mixed Grain Soup, once the dish has cooled down, you can store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
It is not suitable for freezing.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How to prepare a Mixed Grain Soup
Can I use only one of the grains?
Yes, it’s great with barley or farro.
How to prepare a Mixed Grain Soup
