Hearty Minestrone with Barley, Sage, and Beans Recipe | MyRecipes

1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (about 1 stalk) 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot (about 1 medium) 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 4) 2 tablespoons finely chopped applewood-smoked bacon (about 1 ounce) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/4 cups finely chopped Savoy cabbage 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups peeled Yukon gold potato (about 1 medium), cut into (1/2-inch) cubes 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley 2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces