Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  quarts        stock
   2      c             water
     3/4  c             barley
   1      c             celery -- chopped
   1      c             carrot -- grated
   1      c             onion -- chopped
   4      cloves        garlic -- crushed
     1/2  c             red wine
                        lemon peel 1"x1/2"
                        pepper & salt
     1/2  tablespoon    basil
     1/4  tablespoon    oregano
     1/2  c             fresh parsley
   2                    bay leaves
     1/2  tablespoon    rosemary
   2                    tomatoes -- chopped
   4      tablespoons   tomato paste
                        grated Parmesan or Romano

Preparation:

Bring stock and water to boil. Add barley and reduce heat. Add vegt's, wine, peel, pepper and salt and simmer for 2 hrs. covered. Stir often to prevent barley from sticking to the pot.. Add herbs, tomatoes, and paste. Continue simmering for an hour, covered. Add a handful of grated cheese before serving. Serves