Barley Mushroom and Kale Stew

5 Steps to Healthy Cooking – 500 Recipes for Lifelong Wellness Serves 8

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  cups  chopped onions
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 12  ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh rosemary
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1  cup pearl barley
• 5  cups chicken broth
• 8  cups  chopped kale
• 1⁄3 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In large saucepan, heat oil. Sauté onions 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, mushrooms and rosemary.
2. Cook, stirring, 6-7 minutes until mushrooms are browned. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Stir in barley and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 45 minutes or until barley is tender.
4. Stir in kale and cook, stirring, 5-6 minutes or until wilted. Serve sprinkled with cheese.