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Vegetable Barley Soup
1 1/2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) barley 4 cups water 3 boullion cubes (beef or chicken) 1/2 cup juilliened carrots 1/2 cups diced celery 1/2 cup canned Italian tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup diced onions 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces drained, canned beans (may use white, pinto, kidney, any small bean) 1/8 tsp. dried thyme 1/8 tsp. white pepper 1 tsp. dried parsley (or 1 TBS. fresh parsley)
Combine barley, water and boullion cubes in a microwave-safe 3-qt. dish. Cover. Cook on high for 10 minutes. Add carrots, celery, Italian tomatoes, onions, garlic and beans. Cover. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Let set for 5 minutes, until barley is tender. Add thyme, white pepper and parsley. Makes 4 servings.
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