Mushroom & Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 400g mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 75g pearl barley
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley to serve

Method

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot. Fry onion and celery for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook 8 minutes until mushrooms are golden.

3. 3

   Add barley, stock, soy sauce, and thyme. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer 30 minutes until barley is tender. Season.

5. 5

   Serve with fresh parsley.