Winter Wheat Soup Recipe

Name: Winter Wheat Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (210 g) wheat berries or spelt; 1 large carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut across into thin slices; 2 medium parsnips, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and then across into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) slices; 1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into thin wedges; 2 large leeks, white part only, split in half lengthwise, washed well, and cut across into thin slices; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) cubes; 3 medium ribs celery, peeled and cut across into thin slices; 1/2 cup cup (40 g) celery leaves, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons coarse salt; 1/2 cup (10 g) cilantro leaves; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup (210 g) wheat berries or spelt
1 large carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut across into thin slices
2 medium parsnips, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and then across into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) slices
1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into thin wedges
2 large leeks, white part only, split in half lengthwise, washed well, and cut across into thin slices
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) cubes
3 medium ribs celery, peeled and cut across into thin slices
1/2 cup cup (40 g) celery leaves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1/2 cup (10 g) cilantro leaves
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a medium stockpot, bring the wheat berries and 13 cups (3.25 liters) water to a boil [for added flavor, replace some or all of the water with Garlic Broth ].
2
Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 50 minutes, or until the wheat berries are almost cooked through, but not mushy.
3
Stir in the carrot, parsnips, turnip, and leeks.
4
Return to a boil.
5
Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
6
Stir in the sweet potato and celery.
7
Simmer for 10 more minutes.
8
Stir in the celery leaves and salt.
9
Simmer for 1 minute.
10
Add the cilantro and simmer for 1 minute.
11
Season with pepper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (210 g) wheat berries or spelt, 1 large carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut across into thin slices, 2 medium parsnips, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and then across into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) slices, 1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into thin wedges, and more.

Yes, Winter Wheat Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Winter Wheat Soup

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