Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Mushroom Barley Soup.

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced thin
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced thin
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup potatoes, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup quick cooking barley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat oil in large soup pot over high heat. Sauté onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms until golden, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the parsley and bring to a boil.
4. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until the barley is tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Sprinkle parsley on top of soup and serve hot.