Vegetarian Barley & Bean Soup

* Exported from MasterCook II *

VEGETARIAN BARLEY & BEAN SOUP

Recipe By : Net
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Grains
Legumes Low-Cal
Low-Fat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup onion -- chopped
2 Garlic cloves -- minced
1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
6 cups Water
28 ounces tomatoes, canned -- undrained, chopped
1 can Kidney Beans -- drained
9 ounces Frozen green beans -- or peas
1 cup carrots -- sliced
1 cup mushrooms -- sliced
1/2 cup barley
1 teaspoon Basil
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in oil until onion is
tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until barley is tender,
stirring occasionally. Add additional water if soup
becomes too thick upon standing.
Ten 1-cup servings

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