Lentil Barley Soup is a meal in a bowl that will feed a mixed group of eight vegetarians and omnivores without complaint. Barley does its wonderfully satisfying thickening to give this soup rib-stickability. You can use pot or pearl barley here. Pot barley is less polished … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Black Bean Soup
According to my calculations, there may be as many as 6 gazillion recipes for black bean soup floating around the universe. I've tried several of them. You may have a favorite already. This one is like a soupy version of my Black Bean Chili recipe, which works well for me as I'm … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Cabbage Soup with Chickpeas and Pasta
At this time of year, Cabbage Soup with Chickpeas and Pasta is exactly what you need. It's fast, easy, frugal and healthy. You probably already have most of the ingredients you'll need. If you don't, you can find them easily in pretty much any grocery store or supermarket. … [Read more...]
Split Pea Barley Stew
You might be surprised to learn that barley is one of the oldest of the world's cultivated grains, and that it is the subject of a large amount of lore. From Demeter (the Roman goddess of agriculture), whose name many believe to mean ''barley mother", to varied numerous Biblical … [Read more...]
Black Bean, Corn and Pumpkin Soup
If you are looking for perfect pictures worthy of FoodGawker, then you've probably (no - definitely!) come to the wrong place. But if you want uncomplicated recipes that won't break the bank, I've got you covered. This Black Bean, Corn and Pumpkin Soup is easy and frugal any time … [Read more...]