Cooking Method:

1. In a pressure cooker,heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add chopped onion,celery,garlic and herb blend.Cook,stirring often,until onion is softened,for about 3 minutes.
3. Add barley,potatoes,carrots,turnip and vegetable broth.Top with a dollop of tomato pasta (do not stir in!).
4. Close pressure cooker and lock the lid.
5. Set burner heat ho high.When pressure cooker reaches high pressure,reduce heat to low.
6. Set timer to cook for 10 minutes.
7. Remove pressure cooker from the heat and carefully open the lid.
8. Stir in cannellini beans and their liquid and pasta.
9. Bring soup to boil over high heat,then reduce heat to low and boil gently,covering partially(without any pressure) for 8-10 minutes.
10. Add the cabbage and cook over low-heat ,uncovered, until cabbage is tender,for a further 4-5 minutes.
11. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
12. Serve with grated Monterey Jack cheese (optional).