I am making this soup today, it is one of my favorites. I am out of barley so, I will substitute with orzo.
1 15 oz can small white beans 1 15 oz cans tomato sauce 32 oz chicken stock 2-3 potatoes peeled and diced One small onion chopped 1 turnip 1 parsnip 2 carrots 2 stalks of celery 1 bunch flat leaf parsley 1 bunch Dill ½ cup of barley ½ tsp black pepper Sautee onion in olive oil until translucent. Add tomato sauce, beans, vegetable, and Chicken stock….bring to boil. After it boils add barley, ½ teaspoon of black pepper and herbs simmer for 45 minutes