Healthy Vegetable, Beef, And Barley Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 medium onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups canned tomatoes (or 4 fresh)
• 5 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 2 cups zucchini, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup pearl barley, dry
• 10 cups water
• 6 teaspoons beef bouillon
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 cup red wine (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup pot over medium heat cook ground meat, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink.
• 2 add spices and cook for another couple of minutes. (this will smell delicious!)
• 3 add all remaining ingredients, turn to high heat and bring to a good rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour. enjoy!