Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley | 150 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Celery, sliced | 220 g | Astringent, Bitter, Salty · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 180 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh thyme | 4 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Olive oil | 16 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1450 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and cut the pearled barley and sliced celery and diced carrot into even pieces.
- Warm the olive oil; bloom the cumin and soften the fresh thyme.
- Add the main ingredients and water, bring to a boil, then lower to a steady simmer.
- Cook until everything is completely tender; mash or blend part of the soup to give the broth body.
- Add the rock salt, simmer for three more minutes, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international vegetable-soup adaptation)
Celery Barley Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Celery Barley Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (507g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 39 kcal | 198 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 5.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 34.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 5.2 g |
| Calcium | 14.1 mg | 71.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.45 mg | 2.29 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.7 mg | 69.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 26.2 mg | 132.8 mg |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 476 mg |
| Sodium | 114 mg | 580 mg |
| Zinc | 0.26 mg | 1.31 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Selenium | 2.8 µg | 14.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 77.1 µg | 391.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 1.31 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.0 µg | 25.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.47 mg | 2.40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 7.1 µg | 36.0 µg |
| Choline | 1.5 mg | 7.5 mg |
