2 quarts canned tomatoes
1 quart water
2 large onions, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup uncooked barley
3 raw carrots, diced
1 cup raw okra
2 cups chopped raw cabbage
2 cups diced zucchini
2 cups raw green beans, cut into bite size pieces
1 large potato, cut into bite-size pieces
1 16 ounce can pinto beans
1 16 ounce can white northern beans
1 16 ounce black beans
1 to 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
Garlic salt or powder to taste
6-8 imitation chicken bouillon cubes (or 3 Tbs. Chicken Style Seasoning)
1/2 cup mini shells or other small pasta (optional)
In large soup pan, combine tomatoes, water, onions, celery, and barley. Bring to a boil and slow boil until barley is tender. Add remaining ingredients (except pasta) and add water as needed. Simmer approximately 1 to 2 hours until vegetables are tender.
If you love vegetables you are going to love this soup. Don’t be afraid to add or take away vegetables. I usually use whatever I have on hand at the time, so my soup comes out different every meal. You might notice I did not list any salt. That is because there is salt in the bouillon cubes and chicken style seasoning. If adding pasta, add 15 minutes before cooking is complete. Enjoy!
