Hearty Bean and Barley Soup – Healthy Start

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 small Onion, chopped
• 1 stalk Celery, chopped
• ½ cup Pot barley
• 4 cups Water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Basil
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• ½ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 can (398 mL) Mixed vegetables, drained
• 1 can (540 mL) Navy beans, drained and rinsed