Turkey Barley Tomato Soup

I found this recipe in one of my cookbooks.  It is excellent.  It is a low-calorie soup and very quick to prepare.  The soup has a great taste and fills you up.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey

3/4 cup carrots, diced

1 medium onion, chopped

1 celery rib, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 envelope taco seasoning, divided

3-1/2 cups water

1-18 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained

2-8 oz can tomato sauce

3/4 cup quick-cooking barley

1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Stir in the water, tomatoes, sauce and remaining taco seasoning; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.  Add barley; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes longer or until barley is tender.  stir in oregano.

Yield: 6 servings