====== Barley and Mushroom with Beans Soup ======

  *2 tsp olive oil
  *6 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  *2 cups chopped onion
  *1 cup chopped celery
  *4 cloves garlic - minced
  *1 cup uncooked barley
  *6 cups vegetable broth
  *1 tsp basil
  *6 bay leaves
  *1/2 tsp black pepper
  *48 oz jar white beans - drained
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  - Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat and stir in mushrooms. Saute to give up liquid, add onions, celery, and garlic and saute.
  - Mix barley, vegetable broth, and spices into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 45 min. until barley is tender.
  - Mash 1/4-1/3 of beans with potato masher. Stir beans into the barley mixture and continue cooking for 30 min.

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  Serves: 8       Total Cook Time: 1 hr 30 min.
  Source: All Recipes modified
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{{tag>food vegetarian soup}}