Barley Mushroom Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped carrot
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped celery leaves
3 c. sliced mushrooms
5 c. chicken stock or water
1/2 c. barley (uncooked, 4 oz.)
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add vegetables. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil.
Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour.
Makes 8 servings (3/4 cup each).