Ingredients
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 8 c water
- 2 c green beans (frozen)
- 1 c pearl barley
- 3 t butter
- 2 t salt
- 1 t dill (chopped fresh)
- 1 t basil (dried)
- 1/2 t thyme (dried)
- 1/4 t pepper
- 1 package tomatoes
* (cut up up the frozen green beans or green peas to make 2 cups) Saute onions, carrots, and celery in heated butter or margarine in a large kettle for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in barley and lower heat. Cook slowly, covered, 1 1/2 hours, until barley is tender. Stir in beans or peas during last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and stir in dill. Serves 10-12. Good for informal lunch or supper.