Hearty Turkey Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups turkey broth
1/3 cup barley, uncooked
1/4 cup dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
1 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced
1 cup fresh tomato, diced
2 cups turkey, cooked an chopped

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan or stockpot; add mushrooms and saute about 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in chicken broth, barley, onion, sage and pepper.
Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until barley is almost tender.
Stir in carrot, celery, zucchini and tomatoes; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add turkey and continue to cook, covered, about 15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender.