Kale Soup

Kale barley soup Kale is a good source of fiber, calcium,vitamins, and antioxidants known as alpha-lipoic acid. This also helps prevent oxidative stress-induced changes in diabetes patients. Baby kale - 2 cups Barley powder - 2 tbsp Small onion chopped- 5 Tomato chopped-1 Garlic pod chopped- 3 Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp Water - as required Salt - to taste Method Boil water, add in the chopped onion, garlic, and tomato. Let it cook. Mix barley with some water to a smooth consistency, without any lumps. Add this to the cooking mixture and boil till the barley is cooked. Blanch the baby kale and add to the blender then add the cooked mixture, spices and salt and blend to a smooth consistency. Serve the yummy soup with a toasted bread. Note: You can use any spinach in the place of kale and also you can add small amount any vegetable of your choice. Can use quick oats in place of barley. Adjust pepper and salt as required. Blanching will prevent nutrient loss. Instead of barley powder you can also use barley pearls and cook.