method
1. Put barley into a saucepan with stock and bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 45 minutes, until barley is tender.
2. Add vegetables, herbs, tomato puree (paste) and salt and pepper and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
3. Remove bay leaf from soup, stir in beans and cook gently for 5 minutes to heat through.
4. Garnish the soup with the croutons and serve at once.
to make the cheesy croutons
1. Toast bread on both sides, remove crusts and scatter cheese over the bread.
2. Grill until melted and golden. Cut into squares.
serving amount
serves 4-6
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