*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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