Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black beans
• 1 cup barley
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (to garnish)
• sour cream, as desired (to garnish)
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1 medium leek, washed well, white part only, chopped fine