Tomato Barley Soup

INGREDIENTS
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups water
2 tomatoes, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked barley
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper


DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the onions, celery, carrots, garlic and oil and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are almost tender.
Then add the water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley and ground black pepper.
Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until barley is tender.
DETAILED NUTRITION
Serving Size 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe 6

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
Calories from Fat 50

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% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.6g 9 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 454mg 18 %
** Potassium 467mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.7g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
Protein 4.6g 9 %
** Sugars 6.4g
** Vitamin A 137 %
** Vitamin C 30 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 25 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 21 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 13 %