Rustic Barley and Root Vegetable Pot - Easy Cheap Family Dinner

Ingredients

• •200g pearl barley
• •400g potatoes, cubed
• •300g swede, peeled and cubed
• •2 brown onions, diced
• •2 large carrots, sliced
• •1 leek, white parts sliced
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1.5L vegetable stock
• •800ml water
• •1 tbsp dried rosemary
• •1 tbsp tomato paste

Method

1. 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2Add onions and leeks, cooking until translucent about 6 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the carrots, swede, and potatoes, sautéing for 5 minutes.
4. 4Add the garlic, rosemary, and tomato paste, stirring well.
5. 5Rinse the pearl barley in a fine mesh sieve.
6. 6Add the barley to the vegetable mixture.
7. 7Pour in the vegetable stock and water.
8. 8Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
9. 9Simmer for 45 minutes until the barley is tender.
10. 10Check seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
11. 11If the soup is too thin, crush a few potato pieces against the side to thicken.
12. 12Serve hot in deep bowls.