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Yields
4 servings
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ingredients
2
Tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
1
onion, cut in ¼-inch dice
1
clove garlic, minced
2
carrots, cut in ¼-inch dice
2
celery stalks, cut in ¼-inch dice
2
plum tomatoes, chopped
4
sprigs of fresh thyme
4
cup chicken broth (1 L)
1
cup pearl barley (250 ml)
2
bay leaves
Salt and pepper
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directions
Step 1
Put a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and onions and sauté until they begin to caramelize. Add garlic, carrots and celery and continue to sauté until softened. Add tomatoes, thyme, chicken broth, barley and bay leaves and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.