This butternut barley soup is savory and hearty, perfect for a chilly winter night. Serve it along with some fresh bread and butter for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
        
	
	        2          tablespoons      
        extra virgin olive oil  
      
	
	        1          medium      
        onions  
    
        diced  
      
	
	        2          medium      
        carrots  
    
        diced  
      
	
	        3      
        celery stalks  
    
        diced  
      
	
	        3          cloves      
        garlic  
    
        minced  
      
	
	        1          teaspoons      
        kosher salt  
      
	
	        ¾      
        dried sage  
      
	
	        ¾          teaspoons      
        dried thyme  
      
	
	        ¼          teaspoons      
        freshly ground  
    
        black pepper  
      
	
	        8          cups      
        vegetable stock  
        (or chicken stock)  
      
	
	        ¾          cups      
        barley  
      
	
	        2      
        bay leaves  
      
	
	        2          cups      
        peeled and diced  
    
        butternut squash  
      
	
	        2          cups      
        lacinato kale  
    
        stems removed and thinly sliced  
   
             
             
 
 
 
 
 
 
