Easy Barley Chili

This is a very easy 1 pot meal. Serve with fresh bread and fruit.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 -2  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  small  chopped onion
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 2 -3  chopped carrots
• 1 -2  cup  chopped cabbage
• 3 -4  cups fresh spinach
• 1⁄2 cup barley
• 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 -2  teaspoon oregano
• 1 -2  teaspoon cumin
• 1 -2  teaspoon chives

Directions

1. Saute onion, garlic, and carrots in oil with seasonings in large soup pot. Add cabbage. When vegetables are slightly softened, add diced tomatoes, broth, barley, and tomato sauce. Add fresh spinach. Bring to a boil and simmer until barley is done (about 40 min).