Kielbasa and Barley Stew

Not sure where i got this from. This is better the next day as flavors blend over night.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 lb  mixed mushrooms, sliced sorta thick
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3 -4  garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
• 2  teaspoons dried basil, crushed
• 6 1⁄2 cups fat free chicken broth
• 1  cup pearl barley
• 2  bay leaves
• 3  medium carrots, sliced
• 2  small zucchini, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup fat-free chicken broth
• 1  lb kielbasa, sliced (the kind you perfer)
• 1  dash garlic powder (this is optional)
• 1  dash onion powder (this is optional)
• 1  dash  Old Bay Seasoning (this is optional)
• 1  teaspoon  Smucker's No Sugar Added Orange Spread, boullion any flavor (this is optional)

Directions

1. In a large pot wit cover, heat oil. Add 1/2 mushrooms, onion & garlic. Saute about 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally. Add oregano & basil saute 2 minutes.Stir in chicken broth, barley & bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover & cook 25-30 minutes, Mix in carrots, zuccini,broth & mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat simmer 20 minutes.Taste. If needed add the remainging ingredients.