Vegetable Barley Soup (Italian Style): An All Creatures American International Vegetarian Vegan Reci

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb Barley
• 3 cups Hot Water
• 1-1/2 lbs Green Cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 lb Carrots, shredded
• 2 lbs Collard Greens, fresh or frozen, chopped
• 1 lb Okra, fresh or frozen, pieces
• 1 lb Green (String) Beans, fresh or frozen, pieces
• 1 lb Corn Kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 lb Peas, fresh or frozen
• 2-28 oz cans Crushed Tomatoes with Basil
• 2 tbsp dried Oregano (adjust to taste)
• Hot Sauce or Cayenne Pepper, optional (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 lb Carrots
• 2 Onions, medium size
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 3 ribs Celery
• 3-4 sprigs fresh Parsley or 2 tbsp dried Parsley flakes