Mushroom Barley Soup

Mushroom Barley Soup

INGREDIENTS:

10 oz white mushroom, rinsed and sliced2 Tbsp red onion, finely chopped1 stalk celery, rinsed and fine dice½ cup carrots, finely sliced2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp all-purpose flour4 cup vegetable broth¼ cup barley, rinsed1 Tbsp Italian parsley, choppedsalt and pepper, to taste*

Directions:

Heat oil in a large pot and add in the mushrooms, onion, celery and carrots. Sweat until the vegetables start to soften; approximately 5-8 minutes.

Stir in the flour, then add the vegetable broth and barley; mix well.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/4 hours or until the barley has fully expanded. Season with salt and pepper.