Savory Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 thinly sliced celery stalks
• 2 thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon quick-cooking barley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons ground thyme
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. 1 Heat oil in a large soup pot over high heat. Sauté onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms until golden, about 4 minutes.
2. 2 Add barley, garlic powder, thyme, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
3. 3 Lower heat to a simmer and cook until barley is tender, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.