Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Saute for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are starting to soften.
- While they are cooking pour the barley into a dish with water to cover.
- Add the tomatoes, broth, water, bay leaf, and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the barley and add to the pot.
- Reduce heat and cook at a low boil for about 45 minutes (until the barley is tender).
- Add more water or broth if it thickens too much.