Veggie & Barley Stew

What you need

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Cup Diced Onion
• 1 Cup Diced Carrots
• 1 Cup Diced Celery
• 1 tsp Minced Garlic
• 4 Cup Veggie Stock
• 1 Cup Pearl Barley
• 1 Cup Diced Potatoes
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Parsley
• 2 ½ Cup Veggie Ground Round
• 1 Cup Peas

What you do

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–6 min until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
2. Stir in vegetable stock, barley, potatoes, thyme, and parsley. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30–35 min until barley and vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in veggie ground round and peas; cook an additional 5–10 min until heated through.
5. Serve warm.