Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion (finely diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (chopped)
  • 5 cups broth (or stock, veggie or any)
  • 1 cup barley
  • 2 cups tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 cups white beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cups kale (leaves, stems removed)
  • 1 tsp salt (pink Himalayan)
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp oregano (dried)
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto (or kale pesto)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan (vegan or not)

Instruction

  • In a medium stock pan, sauté the onion in olive oil for 8 minutes until soft and golden.Add in the mushrooms and garlic and sauté for an extra 5 minutes. Add the broth and barely and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the post and let it cook for 30 minutes.Then add in the remaining ingredients and boil for another 30 minutes over low heat.Serve the soup with some pesto and Parmesan cheese if needed.