Barley, Mushroom, and Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, 2 tsp thyme
• 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• Lemon juice, salt, pepper

Method

1. 1Brown the mushrooms in the oil over high heat for 8 minutes without crowding.
2. 2Add the onion, carrot, and celery, cook 7 minutes, then the garlic and thyme.
3. 3Add the barley and broth, simmer 30 minutes until the barley is tender.
4. 4Stir in the chicken and kale, cook 5 minutes more.
5. 5Finish with lemon juice and season well.