1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. oil
8-12 c. water
1 c. pearl barley
1 c. lentils
1-2 tsp. herbs (basil, thyme, oregano)
1 bay leaf
3 lg. potatoes, diced
2-3 carrots, sliced
1 c. frozen green peas
4 pkgs. George Washington brown broth
1/2 tsp. pepper

Saute onion and garlic in oil. Add water, barley, lentils, herbs, bay leaf. Simmer 1 hour until barley is soft. Add potatoes and carrots, cook for 15 minutes. Add peas and brown broth and pepper. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.