Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           onion -- chopped
   2                    Garlic cloves -- minced
   1      teaspoon      Vegetable oil
   6      cups          Water
  28      ounces        tomatoes, canned -- undrained, chopped
   1      can           Kidney Beans -- drained
   9      ounces        Frozen green beans -- or peas
   1      cup           carrots -- sliced
   1      cup           mushrooms -- sliced
     1/2  cup           barley
   1      teaspoon      Basil
     1/2  teaspoon      Oregano
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Black pepper

Preparation:

In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until barley is tender, stirring occasionally. Add additional water if soup becomes too thick upon standing. Ten 1-cup servings