Yield: 8
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 medium | Red onion, chopped |
| 4 mediums | Carrots, sliced |
| 1 \N | Stalk celery, sliced |
| ½ cup | Corn |
| ¼ cup | Barley |
| 5 \N | Garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 tablespoons | Minced fresh parsley |
| 5 cups | Water |
| 3 mediums | Tomatoes |
| ½ teaspoon | Marjoram |
| 1 cup | Peas |
| 1 cup | Spinach leaves, chopped |
| ½ cup | Tomato paste |
| 1 tablespoon | Soy sauce |
Place onions, carrots, celery, corn, barley, garlic, parsley and 3 cups water in large saucepan.
Place remaining 2 cups water, the tomato and marjorum in a blender and process untill smooth. Add to saucepan. Bring to boil, turn down heat and simmer, covered, for 1¼ hours. Add peas, packed spinach leaves, tomato paste and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes more.
Makes 8 servings. Calories per serving under 100.
Posted by Sheila Exner. Courtesy of Fred Peters.