Ingredients

  • 3 c. water
  • 1/4 c. barley
  • 1 lrg garlic clove sliced
  • 1 x carrot
  • 1 slc celeriac
  • 3 tsp mushroom bouillon base
  • 1/2 tsp dry thyme
  • 1 tsp peanut oil
  • 1 c. shredded cabbage loosely packed leek or possibly green onions to taste pepper
  • 1/4 c. button mushrooms optional
  • 3 ounce sirloin steak, trimmed leftover
  • 1 tsp sherry
  • 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro or possibly parsley
  • 1/2 c. cooked black beans liquid removed and rinsed maggi to serve

Method

  • Heat water, barley and garlic in a medium sauce pan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, coarsely chop equal amounts of carrot and pared celery root.
  • Add in the vegetables, bouillon base, and thyme to the soup pot; reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 mins.
  • Don't cook all the starch from the barley.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a skillet and stir fry the thinly shredded cabbage and thinly sliced leek (or possibly scallions).
  • Pepper generously.
  • Add in 2 to 3 ounces of leftover beef or possibly pork, diced into 1/2" or possibly smaller pcs and mushrooms; heat through then keep hot.
  • Increase the temperature under the soup pot and add in the sherry.
  • When the alcohol has evaporated, add in the cilantro (or possibly a mix of parsley and cilantro), black beans, and the contents of the skillet.
  • Turn off the heat; stir to combine.
  • Serve in wide pasta bowls to show off the colors.
  • Offer Maggi or possibly other seasoning sauce.
  • Serves 4 appetizers or possibly 2 entrees.
  • NOTES : We had this soup for lunch made with leftovers from a restaurant meal.
  • Very colorful and satisfying.
  • What would we do without our bouillon bases
  • So fast and convenient...