Mushroom-barley soup - country living

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
3largesOnions, coarsely chopped
1Clove garlic, finely chopped
1poundsMushrooms, sliced
1cupQuick-cooking barley
3mediumsCarrots, thinly sliced
6cupsVegetable broth
½cupWhite wine
3tablespoonsSnipped fresh dill
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
1teaspoonDried marjoram leaves
1teaspoonDried thyme leaves
¼teaspoonGround black pepper

Directions

1. In 5-quart saucepot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms; cover and cook about 5 minutes, or until mushrooms collapse and give up their liquid. Uncover and saute until onions are lightly browned.

2. Stir barley into mushroom mixture; saute 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.

3. Add remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes or until barley is tender.

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