Sweet And Sour Cabbage Soup(Vegetarian Recipe; Serves 6 To 8) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. raw barley
1 large carrot, sliced
1 large celery stalk, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 bay leaves
4 1/4 c. vegetable stock or water
3 c. coarsely shredded green cabbage
14 oz. can plum tomatoes, chopped
3 Tbsp. dry red wine
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. light brown sugar
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Place barley, carrot, celery, onion, margarine and bay leaves in a large soup pot and cover with the vegetable stock or water. Bring to a boil, then add all the remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer over very low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the vegetables and barley are tender, but not overcooked.
Allow the soup to stand for an hour before serving, then heat through.
This is also a good soup to make a day ahead.