Vegetarian barley vegetable soup

10

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2xesOnions, Peeled And Diced
2xesCarrots, Scraped And Diced
2xesStalks Celery, Chopped
3tablespoonsButter
28ouncesTomatoes, Chopped
8cupsWater
1teaspoonDried Basil
½teaspoonDried Thyme
2teaspoonsSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1cupPearl Barley
2cupsFrozen Green Beans Or Peas *
1tablespoonChopped Fresh Dill

Directions

* Cut up up the frozen green beans or green peas to make 2 cups.

~------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saute onions, carrots, and celery in heated butter or margarine in a large kettle for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil. Stir in barley and lower heat. Cook slowly, covered, 1½ hours, until barley is tender. Stir in beans or peas during last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and stir in dill. Good for informal lunch or supper.