Contributed by Kate Wilt Spring may be on the way, but chilly evenings can still make us crave warm, comforting meals. This barley soup is filling but not heavy, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe can be made entirely from food storage, or fresh vegetables can be substituted when available or desired. Homemade barley soup...
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Beef Barley Stew
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup beef broth 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 bay leaves 1 tsp salt 2 cups sliced carrots 3/4 tsp dried thyme 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 tsp pepper 1 cup sliced celery 1/3 cup uncooked medium pearl barley 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups sliced baby Portobello mushrooms 1/3 cup cold... -
Simple Chicken and Oat Groat Soup
2 1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked oat groats 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1 cup diced zucchini 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 cups chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1 cup (1-inch) cut green beans 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp...