Wild Rice, Mushroom & Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces mushrooms
• 1 onion, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 whole red pepper, seeded and diced
• 6 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1/4 cup wild rice or brown rice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt (or 1/4 tsp if salted broth is used)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

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   Heat oil in large saucepan. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook stirring 8 - 10 minutes over medium heat. Add water or broth, barley, wild rice, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 50 minutes before serving. Ladle into bowls, serve with warm dark bread or fesh bagels.