Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 bouillon cubes (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
• 1 C celery, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 whole cloves
• ¼ tsp. dried thyme
• ¾ C pearl barley
• 1 C carrots, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• ½ bunch fresh parsley
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions:

1. Put all the ingredients into a large pot.
2. Add water and bring to a boil.
3. Turn down the heat and simmer for about one hour, or until the vegetables and barley are tender.