Mushroom Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) pkg. dried lima beans
4 Tbsp. instant beef flavor bouillon granules
1 c. medium size barley
1 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
2 Tbsp. margarine

Preparation

Soak lima beans according to package directions. Drain, reserving liquid. Add enough water to measure 12 cups liquid.
In a large saucepan, combine beef flavor granules, barley, lima beans and liquid. Cover and bring to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.