Tomato And Barley Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup onion (diced)
• 1 cup carrot (diced)
• 1 cup celery (diced)
• 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup pearl barley
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (i like to give them a whirl in the food processor)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a large pot.
• 2 add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. saute for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are starting to soften.
• 3 while they are cooking pour the barley into a dish with water to cover.
• 4 add the tomatoes, broth, water, bay leaf, and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• 5 drain the barley and add to the pot.
• 6 reduce heat and cook at a low boil for about 45 minutes (until the barley is tender).
• 7 add more water or broth if it thickens too much.