potato & barley soup with pasta

[sarah]

1 glove garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 quarts Veggie Broth [I used 2 parts homemade chicken stock & 1 part water]
3/4 cup barley
1 cup ditalini pasta
2 small carrots, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 medium 6oz peeled potato, diced
salt & pepper to taste
parmigiano reggiano, at the table

In a large pot, cook the garlic and onion in the olive oil over medium heat about 4 minutes. Add the broth and barley, bring to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, and potato, season to taste with the salt and pepper, and cook for another 15. Add the pasta and cook for 6 minutes.

Remove from heat, cover, and let rest about 15-20 mins. Serve with parmigiano reggiano and crusty bread.