Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (40 g) package onion soup mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (5 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups carrots
• 3/4 cup barley
• 3/4 cup celery
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 8 cups water
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan or stock pot, dissolve the onion soup mix in the water.

2. 2

   Add each of the other ingredients and stir well.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and then turn down to low heat.

4. 4

   Simmer covered for a minimum of 1 hour to allow barley to cook.

5. 5

   Serve immediately. Great reheated as well.