Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ***COOK SEPARATELY***
   1      cup           pearly barley
   4      cups          water
                        ***SAUTE IN A LARGE POT***
     1/4  cup           vegetable broth
   1      cup           diced tomatoes -- (canned is
                        okay)
     1/2  cup           diced green chilies -- (canned
                        is okay)
   4      cloves        chopped garlic
   2      medium        chopped onions
                        ***ADD TO THE SAUTE***
   1      pound         chopped green cabbage
   1                    finely diced medium
                        zucchini
     1/2  bunch         cilantro
   1      cup           lentils
   1                    cooked barley
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin
   1      pinch         oregano
   3      quarts        vegetable broth

Preparation:

Combine the barley and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat. [Cooked barley is added to the sauted onions, etc. with the rest of the vegetables] Simmer everything for at least an hour. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Top with chopped cilantro just before serving.