Tomato Barley Soup

This tomato barley soup is a favorite. Onions, celery, carrots, and garlic are cooked with tomatoes in this chicken broth-based soup with barley.

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

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 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
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2.5 cups water
• 0.25 cup uncooked barley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and oil and sauté until all vegetables are almost tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley, and black pepper.

Step 3

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