Tomato Barley Soup

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Tomato Barley Soup
Fri, 01-18-2008 - 8:42am



Tomato Barley Soup





Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour
Yields: 6 servings

 

INGREDIENTS:





1 cup chopped onions

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped carrots

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 1/2 cups water

2 tomatoes, diced


1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and

diced tomatoes with juice

1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken

broth

1/4 cup uncooked barley

1/8 teaspoon ground black

pepper

DIRECTIONS:




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.
Then 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.

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