AINE’S FAVORITE SOUP

This hearty winter soup is a versatile meal that can reduce inflammation and help resolve phlegm issues. Add additional spices for your own twist.

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Yields1 Serving
 1 tablespoon of oil
 1 tablespoon of salt
 2 cloves of garlic, minced
 2 cups of winter squash
 1 cup of onions cut into 1 inch chunks
 1 cup of fresh tomatoes, diced (or an 8 oz can of diced tomatoes)
 1 teaspoon of minced ginger
 2 Tablespoon of pearl barley or other grain
 6 Cups of broth
 Pepper to taste
 Garnish with scallions, Thai basil or cilantro
1

To a large pot add the oil, salt and garlic.

2

Mix, then add the winter squash, onions, and tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes then add the stock.

3

Add the barley, ginger and pepper.

4

Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 30 minutes.

5

Use an immersion blender to make the soup somewhat creamy keeping chunks for heartiness.

6

Garnish with fresh chopped Thai basil, cilantro, or scallions.

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Ingredients

 1 tablespoon of oil
 1 tablespoon of salt
 2 cloves of garlic, minced
 2 cups of winter squash
 1 cup of onions cut into 1 inch chunks
 1 cup of fresh tomatoes, diced (or an 8 oz can of diced tomatoes)
 1 teaspoon of minced ginger
 2 Tablespoon of pearl barley or other grain
 6 Cups of broth
 Pepper to taste
 Garnish with scallions, Thai basil or cilantro

Directions

1

To a large pot add the oil, salt and garlic.

2

Mix, then add the winter squash, onions, and tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes then add the stock.

3

Add the barley, ginger and pepper.

4

Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 30 minutes.

5

Use an immersion blender to make the soup somewhat creamy keeping chunks for heartiness.

6

Garnish with fresh chopped Thai basil, cilantro, or scallions.

AINE’S FAVORITE SOUP