*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                          Winter Vegetable Soup

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    Peanut Oil
   3      medium        Carrots *
   3      medium        Potatoes *
   3                    Ribs Celery -- 1/2" Slices
   1      medium        Onion -- Coarsely Chopped
   2                    Cloves Garlic -- Crushed
   1      teaspoon      Dried Thyme Leaves -- Crumbled
     1/2  cup           Whole Barley
     1/2  cup           Wild Rice -- Rinsed
   7      cups          Beef Broth
   2      medium        Tomatoes, Peeled -- Diced
   6      ounces        Fresh Spinach **
                        Salt And Pepper To Taste

* Carrots should be pared and cut into 1/2 inch slices, potatoes into 1/2 
inch chunks. ** Fresh spinach should be trimmed, rinsed and torn into bite 
sized pieces.
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Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.  Add carrots, 
celery, onion, garlic and thyme.  Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly 
softened, 5 minutes.  Add barley and rice; stir to coat.  Stir in broth, 2 
cups water, potatoes and tomatoes.  Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to 
medium low; simmer covered, skimming and stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
Stir in spinach, salt and pepper; simmer covered 3 minutes. Serve hot. 126 
calories per serving.  From: Syd's Cookbook.

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