Veggie bean soup with Barley

Name: Veggie bean soup with Barley Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tblsp. olive oil; 2 stalks of celery diced; 2 carrots peeled and sliced; 1 onion peeled and diced; 2 cloves of garlic peeled and sliced; 1 small tin of stewed tomatoes; 1 small tin of red kidney beans drained and rinsed; 4 cups of fat free broth: chicken veggie or beef; 1/2 cup pearl barley; 4 cups water; 1 cup coleslaw mix (no dressing) or sliced cabbage.; Season with black pepper oregano or italian spice mix to taste.

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Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 tblsp. olive oil2 stalks of celery, diced2 carrots, peeled and sliced1 onion, peeled and diced2 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced1 small tin of stewed tomatoes1 small tin of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed4 cups of fat free broth: chicken, veggie or beef1/2 cup pearl barley4 cups water1 cup coleslaw mix (no dressing) or sliced cabbage.Season with black pepper, oregano or italian spice mix to taste.

Directions

Peel, slice and dice all veggies.
In a large saucepan over med. high heat, heat olive oil and add carrots, onions, garlic and celery. Saute for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add broth, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans and barley. Stir and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. Add cabbage and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Season to taste with your choice of spices: italian or curry, or whatever you feel like today!
Enjoy.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PUDGYTHEBEAVER.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

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