Tomato Barley Soup
Description
This tomato barley soup is a favorite. Onions, celery, carrots, and garlic are cooked with tomatoes in this chicken broth-based soup with barley.
Ingredients
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1 cup chopped onions
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 cup chopped carrots
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 1/2 cups water
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2 tomatoes, diced
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
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1/4 cup uncooked barley
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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
Add water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley, and black pepper.
3
Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until barley is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.