Vegetable Barley Soup

This hearty Vegetable Barley Soup is packed with veggies and perfect for chasing away the winter chill!

Ingredients

· 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

· 1 medium onion, diced

· 2 carrots, thinly sliced

· 1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced

· 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

· 2 cloves garlic, minced

· 8 cups vegetable broth

· 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

· 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes

· 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans

· 1 cup pearl barley

· 2/3 cup frozen corn

· 1 tsp dried basil

· 1/2 tsp dried oregano

· 1 bay leaf

· 2/3 cup frozen peas

· 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves, plus extra for serving

· salt

· pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onions, carrots, and celery to oil; season with salt and pepper.

3. Saute veggies until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Increase heat to medium-high; then add mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently.

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