Simple Veggie Soup

• 3/8 qt. water (can vary)
• 1/8 qt. salt
• 1/8 qt. pepper
• 1/8 qt. barley
• 1/8 qt. butter
• 1/8 qt. carrots, cubed
• 1/8 qt. onions, chopped
• 1 potato, diced
• 1/4 qt. tomato juice
• Add peas, corn, celery,
• any other vegetables you might want

1. Bring water, salt, and pepper to a boil.
2. Add barley and reduce heat, and cover.
3. Melt butter over medium heat.
4. Add vegetables and saute until lightly browned.
5. Add to the simmering ingredients, and simmer for half an hour.
6. Add tomato juice and season to taste.

water, salt, pepper, barley, butter, carrots, onions, potato, tomato juice, peas, vegetables

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/19685 (may not work)