MUSHROOM ONION BARLEY SOUP

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After tinkering with three different recipes, I came up with this warming rich, dark brown broth with hearty mushrooms, barley and onions. It's a beefy tasting soup for my meat loving husband, completely vegan for me and healthy for both of us. It can simmer all day in a crock pot or be served up right after preparation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
7 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.