Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 lg. cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 c. minced onion
  • 2/3 c. uncooked barley
  • 5 c. total cut up fresh vegetables such as leeks, carrots, summer squash, zucchini, celery, etc.
  • 9 c. water
  • 1/4 c. minced parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 c. canned tomatoes in puree
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Saute/fry garlic, onion and barley till onion is translucent/soft.
  • Stir in vegetables; saute/fry 2-3 min.
  • Add in water.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Add in parsley and bay leaf.
  • Cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer 40 min or possibly till vegetables and barley are just tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Add in sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer 15 min longer.
  • Makes 6 servings.