Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: in a soup kettle, combine ribs, water, tomatoes, onion, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. reduce heat: cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. remove ribs; cool. skim fat. remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; return to broth. add carrots, celery and cabbage; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. add barley; return to a boil. reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. add parsley.

Target recipe: wash barley and let soak in 1 cup of water for 1 hour. cook until soft and fluffy (about 1 hour). while that is cooking in a skillet saute onion and garlic in the oil. take 2/3 of cooked barley and blend in blender, food processor, or hand blender. mix remaining barley with blended barley. add vegetable broth and milk. put back on stove and bring to a boil. mix cornstarch with water or milk and add to broth and milk. cook to desired consistency adding broth as needed. add salt and pepper to taste. ladle into bowls and serve with a sprinkle of vinegar on the top of soup.