IRISH STEW
Yield: 4 servings

2 1/2 cups water
2 medium onions quartered
1/2 cup barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 pound seitan (wheat gluten) cut into
bite-size pieces
1 cup water
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 1/4 pounds potatoes, unpeeled and cut into
bite-size chunks

Combine the water, onions, barley, and salt in a
6-quart stockpot. Cover and bring to a boil over
high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook
for 30 minutes.

Add the carrots, seitan, water, celery, and soy
sauce and simmer 10 minutes.

Add the potatoes and up to 1/4 cup water if needed.
Cover and cook 10 minutes longer, or until the
potatoes and carrots are tender. Adjust the
seasoning, if needed, and serve.