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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender and transparent.
  3. Stir in mushrooms and continue to cook for a few minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add barley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 50 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper before serving.