Ingredients

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

1

can (14 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve vegetable broth

1

can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

1/3

cup uncooked barley

1

cup frozen mixed vegetables

2

tablespoons ketchup

1

tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1

can (15 to 16 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.

Stir in broth, tomatoes and barley. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in remaining ingredients except parsley. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender.

Stir in parsley. Cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with additional parsley if desired.