Vegetarian

Buy the "Buckeye Beans and Herbs Northwest Special: Beefed-Up Barley Soup" packet at Sigona's Market or other fine grocery stores. Omit the beef. Rinse barley mixture in a strainer and sort out any foreign material. Cook chopped onions on stove top at medium heat with a little bit of oil. Cook until translucent. When onion is done, combine all ingredients except pasta in large pot. Do not drain the canned tomatoes. Also buy the canned tomatoes that are diced. Stir thoroughly. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching. After the hour, add pasta in and cook for additional 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy. Soup will be thick more like a stew. Can add water to thin.