Ingredients

1tbspbutter

1onion,diced

1carrot,diced

1celery rib,chopped

8ozmushrooms,sliced or 1 can mushrooms

6cupsbeef broth,or vegetable broth

⅔cuppearl barley

1bay leaf

1½tspWorcestershire sauce

1tspsoy sauce

¼tspthyme

Preparation

Cook onion, carrot, and celery in butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until onion is tender. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes more.

Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until barley is tender.

Discard bay leaf and serve.