Hearty Barley Soup

A warm, cozy meal for soup season!

What you will need:

• 4 russet potatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups bone broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 cup chopped kale
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp ground sage

Begin by chopping the potatoes, onions, mushrooms, kale, and mincing the garlic.

After you have chopped the vegetables. Begin heating the soup pan with olive oil in it. Once the pan is heated, saute the onion and garlic. After they are aromatic, add the potatoes and mushrooms, and saute until they are softened. Then add in the broth, water, lemon juice, and spices.

Once the potatoes are soft, scoop 1/3 of the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the blended soup back into the pot and mix in the barley; let it cook until soft.

After the barley has been cooked, throw the kale into the soup and let it cook down for a few minutes. Then add in any salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Number of servings: 5

Nutrition Facts/serving: 208 kcal, 6g fat, 34g carbs, 4g fiber, 4g sugar, 8g protein