Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3-1/2 cups beef stock
• 1/3 cup barley
• 2 small potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 oz. stewing beef, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In large non-stick saucepan, heat oil; saute garlic, onion, celery, carrots and mushrooms until tender, approximately 10 minutes.
2. Add stock, barley, potatoes and beef; cover, reduce heat and simmer approximately 50 minutes or until barley and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 Servings

Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
Book Title: The Best Diabetes Cookbook