Tomato Barley Soup

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• •1 tasse chopped onions
• •1 tasse chopped celery
• •1 tasse chopped carrots
• •2 c. à café minced garlic
• •2 c. à soupe vegetable oil
• •2.5 tasse water
• •2 tomatoes, diced
• •1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• •1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken broth
• •0.25 tasse uncooked barley
• •0.125 c. à café ground black pepper

Method

1. 1.In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and oil and sauté until all vegetables are almost tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. 2.Add water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley, and black pepper.
3. 3.Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until barley is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.