HIGH FIBER VEGETABLE SOUP

Ingredients:

• 2 c. green pepper, chopped
• 2 c. onions, chopped
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes and liquid
• 2 c. carrots, diced
• 1 c. corn
• 1 c. cabbage, chopped
• 2 c. celery, chopped
• 1 c. squash, diced, zucchini and/or summer
• 1 c. potato, diced
• 2 c. green beans
• 10 c. water
• 5 tsp. beef broth granules
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp. marjoram
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1/2 c. minced parsley
• 1 c. barley
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

In large pot, saute green peppers and onions in butter about 2 - 3 minutes. Add: water, broth granules, tomatoes (chopped) and liquid, lemon juice, all vegetables, and all spices. Bring to low boil, reduce to simmer. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add barley and simmer 40 - 50 minutes longer.

Makes 6 - 8 servings.