Barley Vegetable Soup Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lrg onion, finely minced
• 3 x carrots, cut into small dice
• 3 x parsnips, cut into small dice
• 1 x celery rib, cut into small dice
• 1 x leek with white and pale green parts sliced into thin rounds
• 6 x garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 x bay leaves
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves Or possibly 1 tsp. dry thyme
• 3 quart water
• 2 x Knorr vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1 c. pearl barley
• 10 ounce packaged frzn baby lima beans, thawed
• 3 Tbsp. barley Salt, if needed Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 c. finely minced fresh dill
• 1/4 c. finely minced fresh parsley

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