Roasted Squash And Barley Soup Recipe

• 1 lrg onion, minced
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 clv garlic
• 1 x leek, minced
• 1 Tbsp. diced pancetta or possibly 1 tbsp bacon
• 1 x carrot, diced
• 1 c. pearl barley
• 2 x bay leaf
• 5 sprg fresh thyme
• 8 c. chicken stock
•     salt, to taste
•     freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 x squash, diced, roasted
•     minced steamed kale, for garnish

Directions