Simple Mushroom Barley Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup pearl barley, washed
• 4 cups chicken stock (homemade or low-sodium canned)
• 2 cups beef stock (homemade or low-sodium canned)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 small celery ribs, chopped
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 1 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
• soy sauce, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a dutch oven or heavy stockpot, bring first 5 ingredients to a boil. lower heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
• 2 add remaining ingredients, and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender (30-40 minutes). season with additional black pepper, to taste.