Barley Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped