Vegetable barley soup - vegetarian recipe for Clifton  . thisvegetarian.com/ - The new generation -

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 onion, cut in 1/4-inch dice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, cut in 1/4-inch dice
• 2 celery stalks, cut in 1/4-inch dice
• 1 19 oz -can plum tomatoes, chopped
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 4 cups chicken broth (1 L)
• 1/2 cup pearl barley (125 ml)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper