One Cup Vegetarian Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. mild onion, chopped or sliced thin
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. whole kernel corn (frozen or canned)
1 c. green beans (fresh or frozen)
1 c. shredded cabbage
2 c. stewed tomatoes (unseasoned)
1 c. green pepper, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 qt. water (approximately)
3 Tbsp. barley
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
salt to taste

Preparation

Saute onion in margarine until almost tender, but not brown. Add celery and carrots and stir for 3 or 4 minutes over low heat. Add everything else except barley.
Bring to a boil and then turn to medium-low heat and cook until vegetables are almost tender. Add barley.
Bring to a boil and cook 15 to 20 minutes.