Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup
This recipe is so simple and easy and takes a third of the time of a typical barley soup. If you like mushroom barley soup, you will really like this. It's perfect for a cold winter night.
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup barley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender and transparent.
- Stir in mushrooms and continue to cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add barley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 50 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.