Barley with Sauteed Mushrooms Soup

INGREDIENTS

- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 3/4 cup chopped sweet green pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped mushrooms
- 3/4 cup pot barley
- 1-1/2 cups crushed canned tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

In large nonstick saucepan, heat oil; saute garlic, green pepper and mushrooms until softened, approximately 5 minutes. Add barley and saute for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add tomatoes, stock, basil and oregano; cover and simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until barley is tender. Pour into serving dish and sprinkle with cheese.