Vegetable barley soup with mint

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
quartBeef broth
1canV-8 Juice (46 ounces)
2cupsWater
1cupDiced celery
1cupDiced peeled potatoes
1cupChopped onions
1cupSliced carrots
¾cupUncooked barley
4clovesGarlic, minced
2tablespoonsItalian seasoning
1teaspoonLemon-pepper seasoning
2teaspoonsDried rosemary, crushed
1teaspoonFennel seed
1teaspoonDried mint
Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Souce: A Taste of Home Magazine Jun/Jul 1996 In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients except the cheese; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours. Top each serving with cheese if desired.

Yield:12-14 servings (3 1/4qts.) From the recipe files of suzy@...