Pearl Barley Pilaf Soup

By sincial

Ingredients

• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/8 teaspoon dried mint flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3/8 teaspoon vegetable oil cooking spray
• 7 ounces chopped onions
• 5 ounces chopped red bell peppers
• 2 1/4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 7 ounces uncooked pearl barley
• 14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 bunch chopped green onion

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Coat skillet with cooking spray and oil; add chopped onion, bell pepper, and soy sauce.
3. Cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.
4. Add broth, barley, tomatoes, and spice mixture, and stir well.
5. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 55 minutes or until barley is
6. Let stand 15 minutes.
7. Stir in green onions
8. Serve.