Vegetable Barley Soup - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 14-1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1/2 of an 8-ounce can (about 1/2 cup) tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup regular barley
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes or 4 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• Dash ground red pepper