Leftover Meatloaf Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 basic meatloaf, chopped (left over)
1 (26 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 quarts beef broth
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, diced
1 potato, diced
2 -3 cups frozen vegetables (peas, corn and green beans)
1/4 cup pearl barley (more if you like it thick)
1/4 cup alphabet pasta (or any other small noodles)
2 cups baby spinach leaves (optional)
1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Saute onions and garlic in a small amount of oil.
Add carrots and potatoes, and cook for another minute.
Pour in tomatoes (I used to pre-seasoned kind) and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Add stock and bring to a boil.
Add frozen vegetables, barley and pasta, and meatloaf.
Return the pot to a boil, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until barley is tender.
Toss in a few handfuls of baby spinach leaves (optional).
Add salt and pepper to taste.