Vegan Bundner Gerstensuppe (Barley Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pearl barley
• 8 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 medium Potatoes, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 medium Leek, sliced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 each Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1Rinse pearl barley under cold water.
2. 2Sauté onion, leek, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
3. 3Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. 4Add pearl barley, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until barley is tender.
5. 5Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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