SWEET & SAVORY VEGETARIAN/VEGAN SOUP

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This one-pot recipe was made for the Ready, Set, Cook: Lucky #13 Cooking Contest utilizing 5 ingredients from the special list including "fresh baby carrots, frozen spinach, soy sauce, canned pineapple chunks and canned chickpeas." This soup is a delicious vegetable soup with a clear broth with a sweet and savory flavor. Note: This recipe has been corrected.

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h26m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups sweet onions (sliced)
1/2 cup barley
42 ounces vegetable broth (organic)
1 cup baby carrots (fresh and chopped)
5 ounces frozen spinach
15 1/2 ounces chickpeas
8 1/4 ounces pineapple chunks (and juice)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (to taste)
1 dash pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven (5-quarts) on medium heat add cooking oil and butter.
  • When oil begins to sizzle add and saute sliced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add barley and cook for 1 minute more (stir frequently, do not let the barley burn).
  • Add vegetable broth to dutch oven, then carrots, spinach and chickpeas.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer covered on low for 45 minutes or until carrots and barley are tender.
  • Uncover dutch oven.
  • Add pineapple and juice to the soup.
  • Add and stir sesame oil and soy sauce; simmer on low for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Jamie Brown
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The sweet and savory flavors are a perfect combination.


Mahadev Singh
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few leftover vegetables in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Ange Medina
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Vuyo Makiti
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the sweet flavor of the roasted vegetables.


Lance Kobela
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I'm so glad I tried this soup. It's definitely going to become a regular in my meal rotation.


Leen Hammud
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This soup is so flavorful! The roasted vegetables really add a lot of depth to the broth.


Emon Miya
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.


Nepal Nepal
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The sweet and savory flavors are a perfect combination.


Atif Altaf
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Sunshine Urbina
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had been thinned out with some water or broth.


Nick willette
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


Khumi Shaz
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This soup is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the roasted vegetables had been caramelized instead of roasted.


Omoniye Boluwatife
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's so convenient to be able to just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Ak Akash
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some roasted sweet potatoes and butternut squash that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect solution.


Waqar Nasir
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is creamy and satisfying.


Bishop Louis Ben Dadzie
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's vegetarian so I can feel good about serving it to my family.


Jahnzev Khan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Bunny Maan
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This soup was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet flavor of the roasted vegetables, and the adults appreciated the savory broth. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Mary Quaicoe
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This soup is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. The roasted vegetables add a wonderful depth of flavor, and the coconut milk gives it a creamy richness. I especially enjoyed the addition of the sweet potatoes, which added a nice touch of