Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks, (chopped)
  • 2 carrots, (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
  • 1-8 oz. package of seitan, (diced into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1-14 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pearled barley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instruction

  • Heat oil in large saucepan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Sauté 5 minutes.
  • Add seitan and continue to sauté another 3 minutes.
  • Add red wine and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to medium. Allow to simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes (including any juice in the can) barley, bay leaves, thyme, pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer. Lower heat and allow to simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until barley is soft and plump, 40-50 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaves and ladle into bowls. Top with parsley.