Ingredients:

1 md Red onion, chopped
4 md Carrots, sliced
1 Stalk celery, sliced
1/2 c Corn
1/4 c Barley
5 Garlic cloves, minced
2 tb Minced fresh parsley
5 c Water
3 md Tomatoes
1/2 ts Marjoram
1 c Peas
1 c Spinach leaves, chopped
1/2 c Tomato paste
1 tb Soy sauce

Method:

Place onions, carrots, celery, corn, barley, garlic, parsley and 3 cups water in large saucepan.
Place remaining 2 cups water, the tomato and marjorum in a blender and process untill smooth.
Add to saucepan.
Bring to boil, turn down heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/4 hours.
Add peas, packed spinach leaves, tomato paste and soy sauce.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes more.
Makes 8 servings.
Calories per serving under 100.
Posted by Sheila Exner.
Courtesy of Fred Peters.