2 tb Vegetable oil
2 ea Garlic cloves, minced
1 md Carrot, grated
1/4 c Raw barley
1 ea Bay leaf
2 1/2 c Stock
4 c Cooked chick peas
3/4 lb Spinach, steamed & chopped
1 sm Zucchini, diced
1 1/2 ts Favourite curry powder
1/4 ts Thyme
1/4 ts Cumin
Salt & pepper 2 c Stock
2 tb Lemon juice
Heat oil & saute garlic for 1 minute. Add carrot, barley, bay leaf & 2 1/2 c stock. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 15 minutes.
Puree half the chick peas & add to the pot with the spinach, zucchini & seasonings. Simmer covered for another 10 minutes. Add the rest of the chick peas, the remaining stock & lemon juice. Simmer gently for another 15 minutes until the barley is tender.