Tomato-Barley Soup

• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 14 cup diced onion
• 14 cup diced green pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained (use half the can)
• 12 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato juice
• grated cheese, in bowl (to garnish)

1. In medium sauce pan combine all soup ingredients.
2. Bring to boil over medium heat.
3. Reduce heat to low.
4. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until barley is tender.
5. If desired add salt and pepper and top each bowl with grated cheese when served.

celery, onion, green pepper, great northern beans, barley, water, italianstyle diced tomatoes, tomato juice, grated cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tomato-barley-soup-319129 (may not work)