Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 tablespoon Canola oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 2 ribs celery, chopped
* 2 medium carrots, chopped
* 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, about 2 - 2 1/2 cups
* 4 cups beef broth
* 1/4 cup barley
* 4 ounces stew beef, diced

PREPARATION:

In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, heat oil; sauté garlic, onion, celery, carrots and mushrooms for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add beef broth, barley, and beef; cover, reduce heat and simmer barley soup for 45 to 55 minutes, or until barley is tender, stirring occasionally.

Beef barley soup with vegetables serves 4.