Grain bowl soup recipe for a nutritious meal

Ingredients for Grain bowl soup

• 450 g mixed wild mushrooms, cut into 0.5 cm slices

• 340 g mixed baby heirloom cherry tomatoes

• 2 shallots, thinly sliced

• 180 ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 9 g kosher salt, plus more

• 125 g finely chopped dill (from about 2 bunches)

• 125 g finely chopped parsley (from about 1 bunch)

• 60 ml fresh lemon juice

• 5 ml honey

• 1 g crushed red pepper flakes

• 1.65 litres homemade beef or chicken bone stock or low-sodium bone stock

• 450 g cooked grains, such as barley, quinoa, rice, farro, or spelt

• 1 large or 2 small bunches curly kale, stems removed, torn into pieces

• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

How to make Grain bowl soup

1. Arrange a rack in the centre of the oven and preheat to 220°C (fan 200°C).

2. Toss the mushrooms, tomatoes, shallots, 2 tablespoons of oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt on a rimmed baking tray.

3. Roast for about 15 minutes, until the mushrooms are golden brown and the tomatoes are deflating.

4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dill, parsley, lemon juice, honey, red pepper flakes, 120 ml of oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt; set aside.

5. Meanwhile, bring the stock to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

6. Add the cooked grains and let simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Stir in the mushroom mixture and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

8. Season the soup with salt to taste.

9. While the soup cooks, toss the kale, garlic, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt on the same baking tray used for the mushrooms, then arrange in a single layer.

10. Roast the kale for about 4 minutes, until wilted and crisped in places.

11. Divide the soup among bowls and top with the kale mixture and herbed oil.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.