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.