Mushroom Barley Soup With Herbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups beef stock
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1/2 cup pearl barley
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Preparation

Saute onions, carrot and celery in oil until browned, about 8 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms, garlic and herbs. Saute 3 minutes.
Stir in stocks, water and barley. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender, 45-60 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley.