Barley soup

Preparation:

Preparation: Thoroughly wash the barley, pour it into a large saucepan, add 2 liters of cold water, the vegetable extract and bring to the boil. Then let it simmer for about 2 hours on a moderate heat. Peel and chop the onion, make a mixture of all the herbs and prepare a sauce with these ingredients. Add the sautéed mixture to the barley and add the peeled and cut into wedges potato, the scraped, washed and sliced carrot. Add salt and pepper and cook for another half hour, always over a moderate heat and stirring occasionally. When cooked, pour the minestrone into the bowl and sprinkle it with the grated Parmesan. Serve it hot.