Ingredients
- 1 tbs vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 sticks celery, sliced
- 6 cups reduced salt, liquid vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- 400g can no added salt, chopped tomatoes
- 400g can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 2 tbs tomato paste, no added salt
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan and saute onion until soft. Add paprika and chilli flakes and saute for 1 minute.Step 2
Add vegetables, stock, water, tomatoes, kidney beans, barley, tomato paste and salt.Step 3
Bring mixture to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until barley is soft.