Dorothys Chatterbox Cafe Veggie Soup

What you need:

1 cup carrots, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 large green pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1 fresh tomato, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup pearled barley
2 0r more cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
scan't 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste, vegetable broth to cover

What you do:

Throw everything in a large pot, cover, and cook slowly until the barley and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.

Preparation Time:

about 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

Servings:

4-6

Recipe Category:

Vegetable Soup