Mom's Bean and Barley Soup

Sarah Chana's Note:

Another heart-warmer, hearty soup from my mom. Kids love it. Tastes even better on the second day.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup large lima beans
• ½ cup barley
• 3 -4 cups vegetables , of your choice chopped (including carrots, celery, zucchini, mushrooms, whatever)
• 1 large onion , diced
• oil
• salt
• pepper
• dill

Directions:

1. Boil lima beans in water for one minute. Drain! Then add 8-10 cups of hot water, barley, vegetables.
2. Bring to a boil again, and then simmer for about an hour or more, until beans are soft.
3. While soup is cooking, saute onion in oil until well done, or even browned. Add to soup.
4. Season with salt, pepper, dill to taste.