Day 7: Pearled Barley Veggie Soup

Do you mind if we skip over day 5 & 6?
Honestly.
There was so much going on I didn't have time to post.
Lots of hikes, yoga in my heated workout studio, welcoming Greg home from an out of town trip, and getting Sweet-Pea ready for surgery early Monday morning. She's being spayed and I just can't stop snuggling my little girl.
Here we are on Day 7 and I've got the most scrumptious, hearty, healthy soup to share. Greg and I just love this soup. It's jammed packed with nutrients and perfect for a cold, winter night. Here's what is needed to make Pearled Barley Veggie Soup: Pearled Barley Veggie Soup~ 
Adapted from Winter Vegetable Soup
Makes a huge pot!
3 tablespoons olive oil 
1/2 cup white wine 
1 large onion, thinly sliced 
3 leeks, white & tender green parts, thinly sliced 
3 garlic cloves, minced 
3 carrots, sliced 
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped 
1 heaping cup pearled barley 
1 cup frozen or fresh corn 
8-10 cups vegetable or chicken stock 
4 cups water 
6 thyme sprigs or 1-2 teaspoons dried thyme 
1 bay leaf 1 1/2 pounds celery root, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch cubes 
1 pound {or a little more} parsnips, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch half moons 
coarse kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper 
1 pound baby spinach, kale or swiss chard 
pinch of fresh nutmeg Spinach is a star ingredient in this soup!

Heat the olive oil & white wine in a large pot.
Add the onion to the hot oil & white wine. Add the leeks, garlic, carrots and celery. Cook veggies until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the vegetable or chicken stock. Add the pearled barley. Add water and thyme.
Add the corn and bay leaf. Bring the water to a boil. Add the celery root and parsnips.
Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer over medium heat until the barley and veggies are tender, about 30-40 minutes. Add a pinch of nutmeg. Add the spinach. Gently stir the spinach into the soup. So healthy!
Simmer just until greens are wilted, about 5-10 minutes.
Slice up some seedy, whole grain Dave's Peace Bomb Mini-Baguette.
Pearled Barley Veggie Soup!
Make it!
Today!
This is what I call WHOLE-HEALTHY Eating!  Enjoy!
Happy HEALTHY Week to you!

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