Soup of barley & vegetables Recipe

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Soup of barley & vegetables

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Ingredients:

2	tbsp	Olive oil
		2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
		1 ea Jalapeno chile, finely
		-- chopped
1/2	tsp	Cumin powder
1/2	tsp	Hungarian paprika
1	med	Tomato, finely chopped
4	oz	Pearl barley
3	cup	Stock
2	cup	Cabbage, shredded
1	cup	Green peas, fresh or frozen
1	cup	Green beans, fresh or frozen
		Salt & pepper

Procedures:

1	Heat oil in a large soup pot.
2	When hot, put in the garlic & stir quickly.
3	Add the jalapeno, quickly followed by the cumin & paprika.
4	Cook for a few moments, stirring enough to prevent it sticking.
5	Add the tomatoes & barley & quickly stir.
6	Let cook very gently until the tomatoes begin to break down.
7	Stir occasionally.
8	Add the stock, bring to a boil & then reduce to a simmer.
9	Simmer, covered for about 10 minutes.
10	add the peas, beans & cabbage.
11	Raise heat to return the soup to a boil & then lower heat again & continue to simmer until the barley is cooked & tender.
12	Season with salt & lots of black pepper.
13	Add a little more stock if necessary.
14	Cook for a few moments longer & then serve.
15	note: this soup may benefit from a splash of lemon or lime juice.
16	You could sprinkle over some parsley or cilantro as well.
17	recipe by mark satterly