*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Tomato, Basil And Barley Soup

Recipe By     : Tomatoes Love Herbs
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups & Stews                    Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      Tbsp          Soft Butter
   2      Medium        Sweet Onions -- Chopped
   2      Qt            Water
   8      Medium        Tomatoes -- Peeled And Chopped
   1      Cup           Barley
   1      Large Clove   Garlic -- On A Toothpick
   2      Tbsp          Chopped Fresh Basil
                        salt and freshly ground pepper

Melt the butter in a large pot and add the onions.  Cook over low heat
until the onions are soft and golden. Bring the water to a boil and add
the onions, tomatoes, barley, garlic and basil.  Simmer covered for 1 to
1-1/2 hours. Remove the garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.