Turkey-Barley-Tomato Soup

Submitted by StrikingEyes00

"This is quick and easy and tastes so good! Great comfort food that is good for you!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
• 3⁄4 cup fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• taco seasoning mix (I use 7 tsp. of Taco Seasoning - Budget Friendly Seasoning for Tacos, Burritos..)
• 3 1⁄2 cups water or 3 1/2 cups broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can peeled tomatoes, undrained, cut up
• 3⁄4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

directions

1. Spray Dutch oven (or pot) with nonstick cooking spray or oil. Add ground turkey, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, and 1 Tbls of the taco seasoning mix; cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
2. Stir in water or broth, tomatoes, and remaining taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add barley; simmer an additional 15 minutes or until barley is tender.
4. Stir in oregano and serve with crusty Italian bread.