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Mushroom Barley Stew




Source of Recipe


Meatless Meals






List of Ingredients



• 1 T olive oil
  
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  
• 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 carrots)
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 cup pearled barley
  
• 1 cup dried wild mushrooms, broken into pieces
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
  
• 5 cups vegetable broth
  






Instructions



1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Place into slow cooker.
   
2. Add barley, mushrooms, salt, pepper and thyme. Stir in broth. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours. Adjust seasonings, if desired.
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 to 6 servings

Variation: To turn this thick robust stew into a soup, add 2 to 3 additional cups of broth. Cook the same length of time.