Country vegetable soup

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and carrot and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until leek has softened.
2. Add stock and barley and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add swede and sweet potato and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender.
3. Add beans and broccoli and simmer, uncovered, for 3–4 minutes or until just tender (add a little water if soup seems too thick). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve.