Minestrone Soup with Black Beans & Barley

材料

• 1 cup canned black beans
• 1 杯（煮熟的） barley
• 2 medium green summer squash
• 2 茶匙 dried oregano
• 2 汤匙/餐匙 black pepper
• 2 茶匙 salt
• 4 杯 （240毫升） chicken stock
• 2 大块的 （18.5厘米- 22厘米长） carrots
• 4 根/条（梗部，大的） （28厘米- 30厘米） celery
• 2 瓣 garlic
• 1 个，中型的 （6.5厘米直径） onion
• 2 tbsps dried barley
• 1/2 个，中型的 （约7厘米长，6.5厘米直径） green pepper
• 1 罐 red tomatoes
• 4 杯 （240毫升） water

做法

1. Chop onion, garlic, carrot, celery and green pepper into small pieces.
2. Add to a large pot (set on medium-low) and let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring to keep vegetables from sticking.
3. After about 10 minutes, add chopped green summer squash and tomatoes and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
4. Add chicken stock, 2 cups of water, black beans, and half the spices to vegetable mix and continue cooking (uncovered) for about 20-25 minutes (until the vegetables are tender).
5. Add barley, remaining spices and remaining water and continue simmering for 10-15 minutes or until cooked to your liking!