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Step 1 Heat the olive oil in a saucepan, add tomatoes, chopped onions, garlic, and thyme and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the pearl barley, pour in the chicken broth, and add the bay leaf. Step 2 Bring to a light boil and cook, uncovered, for 35 - 40 minutes until the barley is soft. Step 3 Season with salt and pepper to taste and pour the soup into bowls. If desired, add extra olive oil to each bowl before serving. Bon Appetit!
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