Wheat Berry Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat berries
  • 4 cups water or 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 lb button mushroom, sliced
  • 3 plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon cajun spices

Instructions

  1. Place the wheat berries in a large bowl. Cover with at least 6 cups cold water. Set aside to soak for at least 4 hours. Drain and place in a large non stick saucepan.
  2. Add the water or stock to the pan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 1 hour. Add all the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes or till the berries are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

243 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.8g 12% DV
Total Fat 9.7g 12% DV
Carbs 36.6g 13% DV
Fiber 8.7g 31% DV
Sugar 6.8g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 252.3mg 11% DV
Potassium 494.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 119.5mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 57.4mg 64% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 200.3mg 15% DV
Iron 7.2mg 40% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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