Barley Vegetable Soup

By Donna Green Goodman, MPH

Originally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/health/but-unto-you-i-have-given/.

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Ingredients

Olive Oil
1 medium onion
2-3 stalks celery
3-4 cloves garlic
1 small bell pepper
2-3 carrots, sliced or diced
2 cups fresh, coarsely chopped Roma tomatoes
1 cup of barley
1 cup of corn
1 cup of lima beans
1 cup of green beans
Water
McKay’s Chicken Style Seasoning, Basil, Thyme, Parsley to taste
1 Bay Leaf

Instructions

  1. Pour a small amount of oil into a large soup pot.
  2. Add onion, celery, garlic, bell pepper and carrots.
  3. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add other ingredients stirring well.
  5. Add 4 cups of water.
  6. Season to taste with Chicken style seasoning and herbs.
  7. Let simmer a few minutes.
  8. Add 2-4 cups more water, bring to boil.
  9. Lower heat and simmer about 30 minutes until ingredients are tender.
  10. Add more water if necessary.
  11. Adjust seasonings to taste.