{"id":3564,"date":"2017-11-08T00:08:37","date_gmt":"2017-11-08T00:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/charlierowandesigns.com\/blog\/?page_id=3564"},"modified":"2021-04-01T17:21:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T17:21:43","slug":"kitchen-kids-barley-soup-ironwood-gourmet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/charlierowandesigns.com\/blog\/kitchen-kids-barley-soup-ironwood-gourmet\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Kitchen with Kids: Barley Soup + Ironwood Gourmet"},"content":{"rendered":"

A change in the seasons call for a refresh of our weekly menu and the addition of all things that make you feel warm and cozy, inside and out!\u00a0 So while we’ve been busting out the sweaters and heavy blankets we’ve also been adding soups to our weekly dinner mix.\u00a0 I have a few soups that are my go to…Tortilla, Taco, & Coconut\u00a0Curry…but this year I’m committed to breaking out of my mold and adding a few new favorites.\u00a0 Needless to say, I’ve been\u00a0on the hunt for new soup recipes that are both healthy & delicious but can be made in 30 minutes or less….because let’s be real #momlife!<\/p>\n

\"BarleyThis week we tested out a Mushroom and Barley Soup from a new cookbook that I just purchased\u00a0The School Year Survival Cookbook\u00a0<\/em>(which I have been loving) and it did not disappoint!\u00a0 It had all the key things I was looking for… a hearty whole grain with tons of fiber + I’ve never made Barley for the kids before so I love the opportunity to introduce a new food when I can, it only takes 10 minutes to prep then you simmer and forget about it for 25 mins, and the picture in the cookbook just said fall (what can I say I’m a total image girl…give me a fabulous photo and I’m sold)!<\/p>\n

Since there were both mushrooms and barley in the soup I knew it might be a bit of a challenge to get the kids to try it so my tried-and-true method to limit the immediate “yuck<\/em>” before it’s even been tried is to\u00a0get them in the kitchen to help make it!\u00a0 On the other hand as the one doing\u00a0the majority of the cooking around here, my\u00a0tried-and-true way to\u00a0get my butt in the kitchen is to surround myself with tool and appliances I love!\u00a0 Isn’t that funny how that works….give me\u00a0fabulous workout clothes and I’m 90% more likely to get my butt to the gym…give me a beautiful cutting board & the perfect rice paddle (+\u00a0a glass of wine)<\/em>\u00a0and I’ll happily perch myself in the kitchen!\u00a0 So when Ironwood Gourmet<\/a><\/span> reached out to see if we would like to test out one of their cutting boards\u00a0I was like….sign me up!\u00a0 I mean have you seen these?? They are gorgeous, environmentally\u00a0friendly, available in multiple sizes, and mine is made from Acacia wood which magically appears to change color and luster depending on the lighting conditions…so obviously\u00a0it’s found a permanent home on my counter! I really do love it that much!\u00a0 If you haven’t checked them out\u00a0or if you have a foodie in your life I highly recommend you check out their entire collection as they offer the most extensive fine wood\u00a0collection in the gourmet industry.<\/p>\n

\"Barley<\/p>\n

On our menu this week: Mushroom and Barley Soup via The School Year Survival Cookbook\u00a0(find them online at\u00a0@sweetpotatochronicles<\/a><\/span>\u00a0)<\/em><\/p>\n

Serves 6<\/em><\/p>\n

2 Tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n

2-3 cloves garlic minced<\/p>\n

1 onion diced<\/p>\n

2 medium carrots peeled and diced<\/p>\n

2 stalks celery diced<\/p>\n

1 lb cremini mushrooms sliced (I just used a pack of the sliced white mushrooms you buy at the store…no idea what kind they are…although I probably should)<\/p>\n

2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or half that if dried)<\/p>\n

3\/4 cup pearl barley<\/p>\n

4 1\/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock (I used chicken better than boulian)<\/p>\n

salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n

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  1. In large pot heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots, celery, mushroom, and thyme.\u00a0 Cook stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft 3-5 minutes.<\/li>\n
  2. Mix in barely, pour in stock.\u00a0 Simmer for 20 minutes or until barley is tender but still chewy.\u00a0 Add salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Be sure to leave a comment below as I would love to hear what you’ve added to your winter menu and what your favorite items that are keeping you in the kitchen are!<\/p>\n

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    Xx~ Ryann<\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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