Vegetable Bean Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Taste of Home"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium zucchini, cubed
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking barley
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced (or 2)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients; bring to a boil.
2. Decrease heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the barley and vegetables are tender.
3. Add the tomatoes; heat through; taste and adjust seasonings (salt and pepper).