Chunky Mushroom Barley Soup

• vegetable oil↗2 tablespoons
• onion↗1

  chopped

• white button mushrooms↗1

  sliced

• flour↗2 tablespoons
• bay leaf↗1
• chicken broth↗3 cups
• barley↗1⁄3 cup
• salt and black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot. Add mushrooms and onions and cook stirring for about 8 Minutes.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low. Stir in the flour.

3. 3

   Add the broth in a steady stream, mixing continuously to blend with the flour.

4. 4

   Add Barley, Bay Leaf and simmer on low, covered, for 30-40 minutes until the barley is cooked.

5. 5

   Discard bayleaf and season to taste.