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5) Family-Friendly Mushroom and Barley Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup pearl barley rinsed
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms and thyme; cook until mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in barley and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Cover and cook 30–35 minutes until barley is tender. Season with salt and pepper.