Vegetable Barley Soup by Cook It Real Good

– 1 tbsp Olive Oil
– 1 Onion, diced
– 3 Carrot, peeled and chopped
– 3 Celery Sticks, chopped
– 1 clove Garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup Green Beans, trimmed and chopped (Use fresh or frozen)
– 1/2 cup Corn Kernels, fresh or frozen
– 400 g / 14.5 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
– 400 g / 15 oz Canned Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
– 1/2 cup Pearl Barley, rinsed
– 1 L / 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
– 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
– 1 tsp Basil
– 1 tsp Oregano
– Salt + Pepper, to taste
– Parmesan Cheese, to serve
– Crusty Bread, to serve

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Total Time: 45 min