Winter Vegetable Soup
This winter vegetable soup is the perfect cozy lunch or dinner for those chilly winter temperatures!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
- 2 Medium Carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 Medium Parsnips peeled and chopped
- 2 Large Celery Stalks chopped
- 1/2 White Onion chopped
- 1 Leek chopped, the white and light green parts
- Neutral Vegetable Oil
- 4 Cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 Tsp Dried Parsley
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 Tsp Salt or more to taste
- 1 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Cup Barley or wheatberries
- Fresh Parsley for garnishing
Bring a drizzle of a neutral vegetable oil (like sunflower or avocado) to medium heat. Add in the chopped carrots, parsnips, celery, onion, and leeks and sauté for about 5-10 minutes, or until softened.
Then, add in all other ingredients to the pot, and stir well.
Cover the pot and simmer the soup for about 45-60 minutes, or until barley (or wheatberries) are soft.
Serve hot with fresh parsley.
Enjoy!