Soup of barley and vegetables

1. Heat oil in a large soup pot. When hot, put in the garlic & stir quickly.
2. Add the jalapeno, quickly followed by the cumin & paprika.
3. Cook for a few moments, stirring enough to prevent it sticking.
4. Add the tomatoes & barley & quickly stir.
5. Let cook very gently until the tomatoes begin to break down.
6. Stiri occasionally.
7. Add the stock, bring to a boil & then reduce to a simmer.
8. Simmeri, covered for about 10 minutes.
9. add the peas, beans & cabbage.
10. Raise heat to return the soup to a boil & then lower heat again & continue to simmer until the barley is cooked & tender.
11. Seasoni with salt & lots of black pepper.
12. Add a little more stock if necessary.
13. Cook for a few moments longer & then serve.
14. note: this soup may benefit from a splash of lemon or lime juice.
15. You could sprinkle over some parsley or cilantro as well.
16. recipe by mark satterly.