Ww Barley Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup barley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregao)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste

Directions

1. 1

   In a saucepan bring 2 cups of water to a boil and then stir in barley. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes or until tender. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pot over medium-high heat heat oil.

3. 3

   Stir in the next 6 ingredients (onions - oregano) and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

4. 4

   Stir in barley and cook until heated through.