Tomato Barley Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/4 cup uncooked barley
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the onions, celery, carrots, garlic and oil and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are almost tender.
• 2 add the water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley and ground black pepper.
• 3 stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until barley is tender.