Delicious Mushroom Barley Soup

Photo by Paul Sirisalee

 

Ingredients

1. 2tablespoons olive oil
2. 1pound mushrooms, sliced
3. 4cups carrots, chopped
4. 2 cloves garlic, sliced
5. 2 sprigs fresh thyme
6. kosher salt and black pepper
7. 6cups low-sodium vegetable broth
8. 3/4cup pearl barley
9. 1tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

 

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, carrots, garlic, thyme, and ¾ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the vegetable broth and barley. Simmer, partially covered, until the barley is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Top with the chopped flat-leaf parsley before serving.

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