Ingredients
1cupchopped onions
1cupchopped celery
1cupchopped carrots
2teaspoonsminced garlic
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
2 ½cupswater
2tomatoes, diced
1(14.5-ounce) canpeeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1(10.75-ounce) canchicken broth
¼cupuncooked barley
⅛teaspoonground black pepper
Directions
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.
Add water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley, and black pepper.
Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until barley is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
