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Title: Barley Soup Casserole
Categories: Soup
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1/2 | c | Each: chopped onion, celery and bell pepper |
| 1 | Garlic clove, minced | |
| 1 | c | Medium pearl barley |
| 1/4 | c | Tomato paste |
| 2 | ts | Instant beef bouillon granules |
| 2 1/2 | c | Boiling water |
| 1 | cn | Tomatoes or stewed tomatoes, with liquid (14.5 ounces) |
Crumble beef into a microwave safe plastic colander suspended over a 3 qt. casserole. Top with onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic; cover with casserole lid or vented plastic wrap. Stirring midway through cooking, microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink.
Discard grease and place barley, tomato paste and bouillon in same casserole. Pour boiling water over barley; stir. Top with beef mixture and tomatoes with liquid; do not stir. Re-cover and microwave on MEDIUM- HIGH (70 %) for 30 minutes. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional value per serving: 360 calories 23 grams protein 34 grams carbohydrates 4 grams fiber 15 grams fat 66 milligrams cholesterol 545 milligrams sodium
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