Measurements

• 1 cup barley
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 cup celery
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 cups potatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp thyme
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 yellow onion

Preparation Method

• Rinse the barley under cold water and set aside.
• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add the barley, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
• Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
• Add the diced potatoes and continue to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Remove the bay leaves before serving.
• Serve hot and enjoy your hearty barley stew.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.