Mushroom-Barley soup

By luvs2cook

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked barley
• 4 med. onions chopped
• 2 celery ribs chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 6 cups reduced sodium fat free beef broth
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 6oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, bring water and barley to boil. Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 30 min. Do not drain

Meanwhile in a Dutch oven, saute onions,celery, and carrots in oil until tender. Add mushrooms, cook and stir for 5 min. Stir in broth, tomato paste and barley mixture (including liquid)

Bring to a boil over med. heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 min. stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and pepper