Serves: 8

14 ounces tomatoes, canned -- crushed
15 ounces tomato sauce
15 ounces kidney beans, canned
1/2 pound frozen corn
1/2 pound frozen peas
1/2 pound frozen green beans
1/2 pound baby carrots -- sliced or whole
1 stalk celery -- diced
1 medium onion -- diced
14 ounces lite smoked sausage -- diced
1/2 cup barley
cup water
8 cubes beef bouillon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the barley is done. Check for thickness, and if too thick, you may want to add a bit more water.

Notes:  This is a meal all in itself.   Very hearty and filling.  A great winter's meal, and so very easy to make.

Per Serving:  Calories: 205.1;  Fat: 1.9g;  Protein: 10g;  Carbs: 40.5g;  Cholest: 0;  Sodium: 1998mg

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