The barley and spelt soup with mixed legumes is a simple, healthy, and hearty main dish, warm and enveloping for the coldest days.
It can be considered a complete meal for those on a diet, where it’s recommended to consume legumes at least twice a week.
The barley and spelt soup with mixed legumes is an economical dish due to its low-cost ingredients, yet rich in plant proteins made from healthy ingredients.
In my recipe, you will prepare the dish in a short time. I used pre-cooked mixed legumes and grains for a quicker cooking, soaking them for a few hours. If you want to reduce the time even more, you can also use pre-cooked grains.
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- Portions: 1
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 0.88 oz of pearl barley
- 0.88 oz of pearl spelt
- 4.23 oz of pre-cooked mixed legumes
- 1 small carrot
- 1 piece of white onion
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 leaf of bay leaf
- to taste of salt
Steps
Clean and cut the onion and carrot into small pieces.
Place a pan on the stove with two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Add the chopped vegetables and let them soften gently.
Add the pre-cooked legumes with a bit of hot water.
Season with salt, add the bay leaf, and let everything infuse for 5 minutes.
Cook the grains and then season with the mixed legumes. Serve hot.
The barley and spelt soup with mixed legumes can also be served as a winter appetizer in individual bowls. Don’t you think that’s a great idea?
