Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 3 ribs celery (sliced into half moons)
• 1 large onion (finely diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth, (recipe note #1))
• 4 cups mushroom broth (or beef broth, (recipe note #1))
• 3 carrots (sliced)
• 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 cup pearl barley
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add all ingredients to a slow cooker; stir to combine and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.

2. 2

   Season with salt and pepper and serve.