1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Onion, Chopped

2 Garlic Cloves, Chopped

1 Stick Celery, Chopped

1 Carrot, Chopped,

Thyme

1/2 Cup Pearl Barley

2 Cups Beef Stock (use vegetable stock for vegetarian alternative)

1 litre water

2 Cans 4 Bean Mix, rinsed

1 Can Diced Tomatoes

Heat pan and oil, add onion, celery, carrot and thyme and cookuntil softened. Add barley, stock and water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add beans and tomatoes and bring back to boil, simmering for a futher 15 minutes. Season to taste.