Mushroom, Tomato, and Barley Soup

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 8 oz. yellow onion diced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1 8-oz. pkg sliced baby bella mushooms
• 2 tsp. bottled minced garlic
• 4 cup vegetable stock
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup uncooked quick cooking barley
• 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and carrot and saute for2 minutes.

Add mushrooms and garlic, saute 5 minutes.

Add stock and 1 cup water, bring to a boil.

Add barley, tomatoes, salt, pepper and thyme. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes or until barley is tender.

Discard thyme sprigs, and serve