Broccoli And Barley Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
100 g leeks, sliced
1/2 cup barley, washed and drained
6 cups water (2 4)
180 g broccoli, divided into small florets
120 g cauliflower, divided into small florets
120 g Brussels sprouts, cut into quarters
1 carrot, sliced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

Saute leeks and garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes.
Stir in barley, and cover with 2 cups of water; bring to the boil, then reduce the flame and cook on low for 10 minutes.
Add broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrot, salt and 4 cups of water, stir. Bring the soup to the boil, lower the flame and cook for another 7 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened. Season with black pepper and add thyme.