Mushroom and Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pearled barley
• 1 cup mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 3 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; add onion and carrot, sauté 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add mushrooms and cook until they release moisture, about 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in barley, thyme, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30‑35 minutes until barley is tender.

5. 5

   Adjust seasoning and serve hot.