Quick Mushroom Stew

This is a tasty dish and real comfort food

• Ready In: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can  mushroom soup
• 1 (8 ounce) can  tomato soup
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 2  cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup barley
• 2  bay leaves
• 3  potatoes, cubed
• 4  carrots, chopped
• 1  tablespoon tapioca
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)

Directions

1. In a dutch oven or casserole dish put soups, water and seasonings. Stir well. Add vegetables, barley and tapioca.
2. Cover.
3. Bake 325 for 2 hours.
4. Remove cover and bake for another 30 minutes.
5. Can be cooked in crockpot on low for 6-8 hours if preferred.
6. Remove bay leaves before serving.