Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley | 140 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 160 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Celery, sliced | 100 g | Astringent, Bitter, Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 12 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1350 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and cut the pearled barley and diced carrot and sliced celery into even pieces so they cook at the same pace.
- Warm the ghee; bloom the cumin and ginger without browning.
- Add the prepared ingredients and water, bring to a boil, then simmer until everything is fully tender.
- Blend or mash just enough to make a light, unified soup; return it to low heat and add the rock salt.
- Rest covered for two minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Ayurvedic-influenced Indian vegetable soup tradition)
Barley Vegetable Soup is kept lightly seasoned and smoothly cooked. Vata: add ghee and avoid serving it cold. Pitta: use fennel or coriander in place of extra ginger. Kapha: leave some texture and keep the fat modest.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley Vegetable Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (443g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 39 kcal | 174 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.0 g | 30.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 7.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 4.1 g |
| Calcium | 11.8 mg | 52.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.44 mg | 1.94 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.7 mg | 60.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 26.3 mg | 116.7 mg |
| Potassium | 83 mg | 370 mg |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 454 mg |
| Zinc | 0.26 mg | 1.17 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg | 0.79 mg |
| Selenium | 3.0 µg | 13.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 82.4 µg | 365.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.1 µg | 13.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.48 mg | 2.13 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 5.3 µg | 23.5 µg |
| Choline | 1.4 mg | 6.3 mg |
