Vegegtable Barley Soup

By lorik

Ingredients

• 3 cups beef broth
• 3 cups V-8 Juice
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced potato
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup instant barley
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 teaspoons dried crushed rosemary
• 1 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mint
• Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Saute Vegetables in oil until softened, add garlic and spices and allow to become aromatic. Deglaze with beef broth and V-8 juice.

Cover and simmer for about 2 1/2-3 hours until vegetables are tender. Add barley and cook for additional 10 minutes.

Serve with parmesan cheese.