Submitted by: Anita Sedlon
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Servings: 12
This is a great recipe for when you want something fast and warm. Sorry not sure how the breakdown of the protein and carbs would be.
1 tsp. dried oregano
3 c. spinach
32 oz. tomato sauce
32 oz. chicken stock
1 c. pearled barley
sea salt & black pepper to taste
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 sml. onion
2 carrot
2 stlk. celery stalk, fresh, organic
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. fresh basil
Saute' onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, basil and oregano Add the tomato juice and chicken stock Let simmer until it comes to a low boil about 5 - 10 minutes Add the fresh or frozen spinach Simmer covered for 10 minutes Add the barley Simmer until the barley is tender. Serve with a side salad.