Mushroom Barley Soup

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
• 2  cups  finely chopped onions
• 1  lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2  cups beef broth
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup  medium pearl barley
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
•  salt and pepper
• 1  cup sour cream

Directions

1. Cook onions and mushrooms over med low heat, til very little juices are left.
2. Add garlic, and thyme; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
3. Add broths, water, barley and salt and pepper.
4. bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until barley is tender.
6. Just before serving add Worcestershire sauce.
7. Serve with dollop sour cream.