Soup of the Day - Hearty Winter Barley & Vegetable Soup

This is a great soup. If you on doing the detox, you may wish to omit the barley. I made this during my detox, and blended it all up. Its also a great soup for your pre- or post-detox regime.

20z Barley, washed
8oz Carrots, sliced
4oz Onion, diced
4oz Leeks, sliced
4oz Turnips, diced
4oz Parsnips, sliced
4oz Celery, sliced
1 large potato, or 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 pints distilled water
Seasoning

Optional: add some chopped up leafy greens for an extra vitamin boost!

Cook the barley separately by placing in a saucepan with 1/2 pint distilled cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer until cooked. Drain and set aside.

Sweat all of the vegetables in a heavy bottomed saucepan for a few minutes. Add the distilled water, and bring to the boil. Simmer until the vegetables are tender. Add seasonings (no salt!) to taste.

When the soup is fully cooked, allow to cool. If you would like a "chunky" soup, blend 1/2 of the soup and return to the saucepan and mix. This gives the soup a creamy texture without the need for butter or cream.

Serve and Enjoy!