Halal One Pot Mushroom Barley Soup (Hearty Vegetarian)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 8-10 oz mushrooms (cremini or mixed), sliced
• 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt, pepper, and fresh parsley

1. 1Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms in oil for 8-10 minutes until mushrooms release liquid. Add garlic and thyme.
2. 2Add barley and broth. Bring to boil, then simmer covered 35-40 minutes until barley is tender.
3. 3Adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition values are estimates.