Tomato Barley Soup

Name: Tomato Barley Soup
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

11 ingredients

3 steps

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.