This hardy soup is a warm and comforting bowl filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish! Each spoonful is cozy, nourishing & full of rustic homemade flavor!

Ingredients:

• 32 oz (2 cartons) of Vegetable Broth (can use chicken or beef broth)
• 1 T. oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 2 cans cannellini beans or great northern beans
• 2 large potatoes, chopped
• 1 c. carrots, chopped
• 1 T. minced garlic
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomato or 1 jar Marinara Sauce
• 1 c. pearled barley
• 1 T. Italian seasoning
• 1 T. basil
• 1 T. oregano
• 1/4 c. sugar or monk fruit
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• Parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
• Tortilla chips (optionial)

Directions:

1. Sauté onions, celery, peppers & garlic in 1 T. oil.
2. Add broth, potatoes & carrots. Then mix everything together.
3. Then add the crushed tomatoes.
4. Next add the seasoning & mix everything together until it is well combined.
5. Add the two cans of drained beans & 1 c. of barley.
6. Heat until it boils & then simmer for 1 hour.
7. Serve with tortilla chips (optionial)