Mushroom Barley Soup

By danyell923

201 calories

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper
• 10 ounces button mushrooms trimmed and sliced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 ounce dried sliced shitake mushrooms
• 1 cup quick cooking barley

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, melt butter over medium high. add onion garlic and thyme. season with salt and pepper. Saute until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Add button mushrooms and cook until beginning to soften, about 8 minutes. Add broth, 4 cups of water and shitake mushrooms. Bring to a boil and cook until all mushrooms are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Add barley, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until barley is tender, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.