Apple barley soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesOnions; thinly sliced
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
cupVegetable stock
cupApple cider OR- unsweetened apple juice
cupPearl barley
2largesCarrots; diced
1teaspoonThyme
¼teaspoonDried marjoram
1Bay leaf
2cupsUnpeeled chopped apples
¼cupFresh parsley, minced
1tablespoonLemon juice
¼teaspoonSalt

Directions

In a small soup pot, saute onions in oil over medium heatfor 5 min., stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cover and cook, stirring frequently for 10 min.or until onions are browned. Add stock, cider, barley, carrots, thyme, marjoram and bay leaf. Cover and cook for one hour or until barley is tender.Add apples, parsley and lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes or until apples are slightly soft. Discard bay leaf and serve. Marie C=:-)

Jane Marsh Dieckman