Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
INGREDIENTS
• 2 tsp oil
• 2 tbsp finely chopped onions
• ½ tsp finely chopped garlic
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp chopped carrots
• 3 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tbsp chopped tomatoes
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp cooked barley (jau)
• 3 tbsp cooked macaroni
• ¼ cup finely chopped spinach
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
FOR GARNISH
• 1 tsp grated mozzarella cheese
• Parsley
METHOD
• Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan; add the onions & garlic and sauté over a medium flame for 2-3 mins, while stirring continuously.
• Add the vegetable stock, carrots, tomato puree, tomatoes, spinach & salt. Mix well and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add the barley & macaroni, mix well & let it simmer.
• Remove from the flame, add oregano & paprika. Mix well.
• Serve immediately garnished with cheese.