Broccoli, Barley and Leek Soup

This soup is healthy and delicious! Perfect for a barley and broccoli lover. I prefer to keep most of my soups chunky and with whole bits of veggies, but you could also blend it and add a little milk to make a creamy soup.

Broccoli, Barley and Leek Soup
       
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large leeks, sliced into thin rounds
3 cloves garlic
2 carrots, diced
6 cup vegetable stock
1 cup quick cook barley
4 cups chopped broccoli
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, if you like dill

In large non-stick saucepan, heat oil; saute leeks, garlic and carrots until softened, about 8-10 minutes, stirring often.
Add stock, and bring to a boil. Add barley, and reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Add broccoli and cook for 5 more minutes until just cooked through. Enjoy!

source: Rose Reisman Brings Home Light Cooking