Garden Ragout

Ingredients

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup onion, chopped

• 1½ Tbsp. The Spice Hunter Basil

• 4 cup vegetable or meat stock
• 1 cup celery with leaves, chopped
• 2 cup carrots, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1-2 cups green or yellow squash, chopped
• 1 cup barley (uncooked)
• 2 (15 oz.) cans beans (any kind, drained)
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp. The Spice Hunter Ground Coriander

• salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese to taste