Barley Soup | Healthy Soup Recipes | Weight Loss Dinner | Barley Soup Recipe | Healthy Dinner Recipe

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers a similar texture with more protein.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and can be tailored to taste.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Kale is nutrient-rich and can be used in similar ways.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Wash barley thoroughly in 2-3 changes of water.

Soak barley for 3-4 hours or overnight for best results.

Transfer soaked barley to a pressure cooker and add 3-4 cups of water.

Cook barley in the pressure cooker for 20 minutes on high pressure.

Prepare a paste with 2-3 tablespoons of water and some cooked barley; set aside.

In a pan, melt 1 teaspoon of butter over medium heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger, 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic, and 1 chopped green chili; sauté lightly.

Add chopped spring onions and sauté until softened.

Add chopped vegetables: 3 tablespoons of broccoli, 2-3 tablespoons of chopped green beans, and some chopped carrots; sauté for 1-2 minutes while keeping them crunchy.

Add chopped bell peppers and mix lightly.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of pizza seasoning, 0.5 teaspoons of white pepper, and salt to taste; mix well.

Add the cooked barley and the barley paste to the pan; mix thoroughly.

Adjust consistency by adding hot water if needed; bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes.

Add chopped coriander leaves and green onion stems; mix well.

Add lemon juice to taste and mix before serving.

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