Savory Mushroom-barley Soup |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Fresh Mushrooms and barley star in this meatless tasty soup, onions, celery, and carrots make it a hearty favorite throughtout the year. Ingredients:
4 cups water |
3/4 cup uncooked medium pearl barley |
4 medium onions, chopped |
2 stalks celery, chopped |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 1/2 lbs sliced fresh mushrooms |
6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups beef broth |
2 cups sliced carrots |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
salt and pepper |
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. In a large sauce pan, bring water and barley to a boil; Reduce heat: cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is partially cooked (DO NOT DRAIN).
2. Meanwhile, in a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute onions and celery in olive oil until tender, Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in broth, carrots, tomato paste and Barley mixture; Bring to a boil over medium heat.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally; Stir in salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with parsley.
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