Barley and Vegetable Soup

It’s a rain soaked weekend for us here so no special plans for Sunday evening other than making this souperlicious soupJ.What better way to enjoy your cozy weekend than this..the sound of rain outside your window, cool breeze, your favourite book in hand, hot coffee by the table and the smell of this hearty soups simmering in the stove.

This warm soup is packed with goodness from veggies and barley. You can add any vegetables of your choice and make the soup more flavourful and wholesome.

Barley and Vegetable Soup Ingredients ¼ Cup Barley 1 Large Carrot diced 2 tomatoes puréed 1/3 Cup frozen peas 1 small Zucchini diced 1 large Onion diced 2 Cloves of Garlic ½ tspn Oregano 1 tspn Olive oil Salt and Pepper to taste Directions In a large pot or pressure cooker add oil, oregano, garlic and onions sauté until onions are transparent. Add barley and vegetables and add enough water to cover the vegetables and simmer until  barley is tender. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Heat for another 5-10 minutes and serve hot