Tomato Barley Soup With Thyme

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can small beans, drained
• 2 raw potatoes, diced
• 2 raw carrots, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 bouillon cubes
• 1/3 cup barley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 -4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

• 1 sautee garlic and onion in small amount of oil or butter until translucent.
• 2 add to a large soup pot, along with remaining ingredients, except water.
• 3 add 2 cups of the water, and add the rest if neccessary .
• 4 bring pot to a simmer and stir occasionally. cook for about 1/2 hour on medium low heat until the barley, potatoes, and carrots are all cooked nicely.
• 5 add more water if neccessary as cooking. the barley will need water to cook, but the consistency can be quite stew like if you reduce the amount.
• 6 remove bay leaves and serve.