Beef Barley Soup Recipe

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

5 c. water

4 celery ribs , chopped

4 medium carrots , chopped (I used 6 carrots )

1 large onion , chopped

2 cloves garlic , minced

1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes , undrained

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

4 tsp. beef bouillon granules (I use low sodium beef bouillon)

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. dried parsley

1/2 tsp. salt (I omitted)

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 c. quick-cooking barley