Tomato Barley Soup

I LOVE soup! This is one of my favorites. It has lots of vegetables and is full of flavor. I usually throw in some chopped cabbage. To make this a vegetarian recipe, use vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 ½ cups water
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• ¼ cup uncooked barley

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Then add the water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until barley is tender.