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Ingredients
- 1 to 1-1/2 Teaspoons Grapeseed Oil or other Neutral-Tasting Cooking Oil (depending on how many veggies you use)
- 1 to 2 Medium Carrots, diced (I usually use 1 medium to large carrot)
- 1/4 of a Medium Onion, slivered or diced
- 1/2 Cup Sliced Celery, about 1/4-inch thick (optional â I just use if I have some on hand)
- 1/4 Cup Pearl Barley
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 3 Cups Good Chicken Broth (I always buy Imagine Organic brand on sale, it is our favorite)
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 917g | |
| Calories 317 | |
| Calories from Fat 54 | 17% |
| Total Fat 6.12g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 0.84g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1801mg | 75% |
| Potassium 1126mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs 53.47g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 47% |
| Sugars 6.14g | 4% |
| Protein 13.44g | 22% |
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