Vegetable Barley Soup

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A hearty vegetable soup that is easy to make.

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Steps

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In a heavy bottom cooking pot , add olive oil , chopped onions , sliced carrots , chopped celery , garlic powder and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp , stirring frequently.

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Add water , vegetable broth , mashed tomatoes including liquid , kidney beans , barley , cubed potatoes , basil , chicken soup base , curry and pepper.

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Bring to boil.

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Reduce heat , cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until barley is barely tender.

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Add sliced cabbage , soy sauce and dill weed.

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Cover and simmer another 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Stirring a few times during cooking.

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Adjust seasonings to taste.

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Remove from heat when done and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

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When serving , stir in 1 teaspoon of grated parmesan cheese into each bowl.

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Refrigerate any unused portion of soup.

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Ingredients

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extra virgin olive oil, onions, carrots, celery ribs, garlic powder, water, vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, canned red kidney beans, pearl barley, potatoes, dried basil, chicken soup base, curry powder, black pepper, green cabbage, soy sauce, dried dill weed, parmesan cheese