Barley and Lentil Minestrone

Ingredients

1 onion, diced

150g pearl barley, rinsed

100g dried green lentils, rinsed

4 cups/1L veggie stock

2 cups/500ml water

1 tsp iodized salt

2 cloves garlic, minced

100g green beans, trimmed and chopped

100g cauliflower florets

400g pumpkin, peeled, trimmed and diced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, diced

100g baby spinach

Extra salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place all ingredients into a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours.  Check and adjust seasoning.