Squash and Barley Soup - Healthy Barley Soup
 
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6 People
Ingredients
  • Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Whole cardamom-2
  • Bay leaf-1
  • Squash, diced-2 cups
  • Barley, rinsed- ½ cup
  • Red lentil- ¼ cup
  • Coriander powder- 1½ tsp
  • Kashmiri Red chili powder-1 tsp
  • Ground Cumin- ½ tsp
  • Dried Oregano- 1 tsp
  • Dried Basil- 1 tsp
  • Ground pepper- 1 tsp
  • Water- 3 cups (or add chicken stock)
  • Fried onion- ½ cup
  • Salt- to taste
Instructions
  1. Place a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add oil.
  2. Add whole cardamoms and bay leaf.
  3. Add diced squash, saute for a few minutes.
  4. Add barley and red lentil.
  5. Add coriander powder, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, dried basil, ground pepper and salt. Combine well.
  6. Add water (or chicken stock), close the cooker and cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
  7. After the pressure subsides, open the cooker.
  8. Combine the cooked squash and barley.
  9. If the soup is thick, add enough water to thin it down.
  10. Add fried onion, combine well and cook for a few minutes.
  11. Have a taste and add salt if needed.
  12. Serve the soup warm and enjoy.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/squash-and-barley-soup-healthy-barley-soup/