Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup

I love mushroom barley soup and I was originally making one that took about 3 hours to cook. This one is so simple and takes a third of the time. If you like mushroom barley soup, you will really like this. It's perfect for a cold winter night.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 6 cups chicken broth
• ¾ cup barley
• ¾ cup diced carrots
• 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and continue to cook for about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in chicken broth, add barley, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until barley is tender, about 50 minutes.