Recipe: Already Ready Soup

Already Ready Soup
Source: Sunset Best Kids Cookbook by The Editors of Sunset Books
Servings: 6 to 8

Vegetable soup ready in minutes! The secret is starting with stewed tomatoes.

14 1/2 ounces (1 can) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
43 1/2 ounces (3 cans) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup quick-cooking pearl barley
10 ounces (1 pkg) frozen corn kernels
9 ounces (1 pkg) frozen cut green beans
8 ounces frozen baby carrots
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Place pan on burner, add stewed tomatoes and chicken broth, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally with wooden spoon.

Add barley, corn, beans, carrots, oregano, and pepper to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off burner and serve.