so I decided to make what I humbly called ­vegetable and barley soup. I cut the cabbage, squash, onion and carrot into ­soup-spoon-size pieces, chopped up some garlic, opened a can of diced ...

and cook until the barley toasts slightly, 2-3 minutes more. Return turkey to pot and add chicken stock. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally ...