Winter Barley Minestrone | Cook Smarts

Ingredients

• 1 Onions, medium, chopped
• 12 oz Carrots, chopped
• 6 oz Turnips, chopped (sub rutabaga or potatoes)
• 3 cloves Garlic, chopped
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped, green and white parts separate
• 1 can Beans, cannellini or other white (14 oz / 397 g), drained and rinsed
• 1 small loaf Bread, any crusty variety, for serving
• 1 Tbsp Oil, olive
• 1 Tbsp Miso paste
• 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
• 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried
• 5 cups Stock, any type
• 1 can Tomatoes, petite diced (14 oz / 397 g)
• 1 Bay leaves
• 1 cup Cooked Pearl Barley (leftover from Monday)
• 2 tsp Lemon juice
• 1 oz Cheese, parmesan (opt), grated