Meatless Mondays Alternastrone Soup

Name: Meatless Mondays Alternastrone Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10-12 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 3 carrots; 10 cups water, plus 3 cups water; 10 teaspoons vegetable bouillon, powder; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 cup dry pearl barley; 1 cup dry split yellow peas; 1 cup whole wheat pasta shells, small to medium size; 1/4-1/2 cup red wine

Submitted by kittyroara

"A quick minestrone-like soup whipped up for Meatless Monday. Full of protein, fibre, and veggies, this soup will warm your spirit and fill your belly! Enjoy with a whole wheat roll and your favourite veggie."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 10-12 cups
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion
3 carrots
10 cups water, plus 3 cups water
10 teaspoons vegetable bouillon, powder
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground thyme
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup dry pearl barley
1 cup dry split yellow peas
1 cup whole wheat pasta shells, small to medium size
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂ cup red wine

directions

Add the olive oil to a large pot and set on medium-low heat.
Dice the onion and add to the pot.
Slice the carrots and add to the pot, stirring the veggies.
Dissolve the bouillon powder in 10 cups of water and add to the pot.
Add the bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper.
Stir the barley into about a cup and a half of water and add it all to the pot.
Stir the peas into about a cup and a half of water and add it to the pot.
Add the pasta to the pot and stir everything well.
Bring to a low boil, then lower the heat and simmer covered for about half an hour.
Turn off the heat and add the wine to taste.
Serve and enjoy!

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