Golden Glow Soup

This is an easy, one-pot dinner that is both healthy and extremely satisfying. It can be made ahead and makes delicious leftovers for days, although it does thicken up to more of a stew when left over night.

Prep time: 30 min

Cook time: 20 min

Serves: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 large yellow onions

• 4-6 carrots, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic

• 1 head celery, sliced

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 12 cups vegetable broth

• 2 cans white beans, rinsed

• zest of 2 lemons

• Juice of 3 lemons

• 3-4 cups fresh kale, chopped

• 1/3 cup tahini

• 16 oz. pearled barley dry (pictured here with orzo instead)

• 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped

• 1 pkg plant-based sausage sliced (we prefer Tofurky brand)

1.) Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat. Then add onion and sauté until soft (about 5 min), then add carrot, celery, garlic, oregano, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Saute until veggies are soft (about 5 min.)

2.) Add broth, barley, tahini, and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

3.) Add in kale, beans, zest, lemon juice, dill, and sausage and cook until the barley is soft and everything is heated through (~another 10 min), stirring intermittently. Enjoy!