Ok, so it’s not really from Tuscany but I was having a discussion with my family about how naming something after a place makes it sound more appetizing and we thought that anything preceded by “Tuscan” sounds delectable.
This soup is very easy to make and packed with lots of veggies and whole grains.
Ingredients
- Barley
- Lentils, I like to use the small green French ones
- Quinoa or other grain
- Quart of canned tomatoes (or large can of store-bought)
- Cumin powder
- Salt
- Onion
- Thyme
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Whatever other veggies you have on hand
Get out your crock pot or a soup pot and throw in a handful of barley, a couple of handfuls of lentils and a handful of quinoa or some other grain. Add your jar of canned tomatoes plus two jars of water. Add a teaspoon or so of cumin or curry powder, (add more if you like more spice), thyme and a bit of salt.
The secret to making this soup really good is to gently sautee the onion, garlic and veggies over a low heat until they are fragrant and almost caramelized. Toss these in the pot and cook until grains are done. Adjust seasoning and enjoy!
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