VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP

This hearty Vegetable Barley Soup is packed with veggies and perfect for chasing away the winter chill!

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 2/3 cup frozen corn
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 2/3 cup frozen peas
• 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves, plus extra for serving
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions, carrots, and celery to oil; season with salt and pepper.
3. Saute veggies until softened, about 5 minutes.
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