Beef and Barley Soup

This is a quick and easy recipe for lunch or a light dinner!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb beef, sliced thin for stir fry
• 8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1 q.t beef broth
• 1/4 cup instant barley
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• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a 2 qt. sauce pan, saute onion, carrot, and garlic, until tender. Add the sliced mushrooms. Cook until tender. Add beef strips.

When beef strips are cooked, add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the barley and return to a boil. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the barley is cooked. Serve with crusty rolls and a tossed salad.

By Carol from Tupper Lake, NY