Garlic Soup (Vegan)

Directions

This recipe is called garlic soup because it has so much garlic in it but it is actually a very hearty soup with a very sweet garlic flavor.

It is well worth the time it takes to peel the garlic but you must use fresh garlic do not replace with dried minced.

Place 2 cups of the water in a large stock pot.

Add the whole garlic cloves and cook over medium heat for 15 min.

Remove the garlic cloves and mash them thoroughly before processing.

Blend in a food processor.

Add the remaining 2½ qts water the barley and the wild rice. Bring to a boil cover and simmer for 15 min.

Add the remaining ingredients bring to a boil turn down to simmer and cook until tender about 30 to 45 min.

This soup tastes best if made a day or two in advance to give the flavors a chance to blend.