1. Wash and drain the green peas.
2. Then soak the green peas in just enough water to cover it for about twenty minutes
3. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the onions and saute until transparent.
4. Add the minced garlic and saute for a minute.
5. Add the carrots, celery and saute for a minute.
6. Add the salt, paprika, chili powder and saute for a minute.
7. Add the stock and water, then add the soaked green peas and the barley and simmer for about an hour or until peas and barley are soft and all the veggies are cooked.
8. Add the Italian seasoning and simmer for a few minutes.
9. Serve hot. Serves about 5

Notes: When the green peas are sufficiently cooked they will dissolve slightly and the soup will begin to thicken

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