Barley and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• ½ cup celery, chopped
• ½ green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup uncooked pearled barley
• 2 cups frozen baby lima beans
• (or 1 can navy beans)
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1¾ cups water
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tsp rosemary
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Sauté the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in a large pot for 5 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.