Turkey and Barley Vegetable Soup

Serves: 8 Prep Time: 45 min Cook Time: 30 min
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This soup is comforting and delicious and is a great option for those who have trouble swallowing. It is also high in protein, which is important for healing, and a good source of fiber, which helps promote healthy bowel movements. To save time, make barley ahead of time or swap it out for quinoa which has a shorter cooking time.

Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey
3 Tbsp olive oil
¾ cup pearled barley, uncooked
3½ cups water
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 zucchini, finely diced
1 yellow squash, finely diced
1 14 oz (414 mL) can petite diced tomatoes
1 14 oz (414 mL) can French cut green beans, drained
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
3 Tbsp fresh parsley
Parmesan (optional)

Directions

  1. Add barley, 1½ cups water, and pinch of salt in large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer and cover for 45 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. While barley is cooking, brown ground turkey with 2 Tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil into large stockpot. Add onions, celery, zucchini, and squash. Sauté for 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Add tomatoes, green beans, remaining water, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Simmer for 20-30 minutes to soften vegetables.
  6. Add turkey and barley to soup. Heat through.
  7. Top with optional parmesan cheese.
Nutritional data

Per serving: 260 calories, 13 grams fat, 2.5 grams saturated fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 640 mg sodium, 24 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams dietary fiber, 21 grams protein

 

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