Vegetable and barley soup on Thursday August 14, 2025. (Mike Hensen/The London Free Press)

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Soups also are a fabulous way to incorporate seasonal vegetables. Local market stands are chock full of great vegetables.

This vegetarian soup showcases barley, an economical, nutritious grain which is easy to cook. I regularly cook up a large batch to freeze in one- or two-cup containers so I can easily add them to soups and stews. I prefer pot barley for its better nutritional value and

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