2 tb Vegetable oil 2 ea Garlic cloves, minced 1 md Carrot, grated 1/4 c Raw barley 1 ea Bay leaf 2 1/2 c Stock 4 c Cooked chick peas 3/4 lb Spinach, steamed & chopped 1 sm Zucchini, diced 1 1/2 ts Favourite curry powder 1/4 ts Thyme 1/4 ts Cumin Salt & pepper 2 c Stock 2 tb Lemon juice Heat oil & saute garlic for 1 minute. Add carrot, barley, bay leaf & 2 1/2 c stock. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 15 minutes. Puree half the chick peas & add to the pot with the spinach, zucchini & seasonings. Simmer covered for another 10 minutes. Add the rest of the chick peas, the remaining stock & lemon juice. Simmer gently for another 15 minutes until the barley is tender.