Vegetable soup

Serves 4 people

Ingredients

1 leek
1 medium onion, or two small
4 carrots
1 potato
4oz of barley
3 bay leaves
2 chicken stock cubes
1 pint of cold water
Black pepper & salt to taste
Olive oil
Crusty rolls

1. Cut up all the vegetable into small sized cubes
2. heat 3 table spoons of olive oil in a large sauce pan
3. place veg into the saucepan for a few minutes, you do not want to turn the onion brown
4. add the water, bay leaves, stock cubes and barley and give it a good stir
5. Bring it to the boil and simmer for about 30/40minutes, keep an eye on the water level and add more liquid if required.
6. When ready serve with crusty bread