Perfect For Autumn…Hearty Beef and Barley Vegetable Soup with Weight Watchers Points | Skinny Kitche

Ingredients

• 1 quart (32 fl oz) size carton organic reduced-sodium beef broth or reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 quart (32 fl oz) size carton butternut squash soup, reduce-sodium, if possible
• 2 cups water
• ¾ cup pearl barley
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (14½ oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups sliced green cabbage (about ½ small head)
• 1 ½ cups onions, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into ½ inch cubes
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• Fresh ground pepper to taste
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded