Russian Barley Veggie Soup

I made this soup after trying it at our cousin's house.  This was so amazing I asked for the recipe that same night.  I am a tad skeptical that a soup can be good without any meat in it but this proved me wrong.  Very easy to make, healthy and super filling.  This will definitely go into a monthly rotation for us.

Russian Barley Veggie Soup Recipe

1.5 cups of dry barley

8 cups water

2 chopped brown onions

3 chopped carrots

1 pkg sliced white mushrooms (or 3 cans (4oz) of sliced mushrooms)

4-5 potatoes

dill (to taste)

salt and pepper to taste

sour cream and boiled egg optional

1. Add barley to boiling water.  Boil for 40 minutes.
2. If much of the water has evaporated add more.  Add salt, pepper, and chopped onions and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.  
3. Add carrots, mushrooms, cut up potatoes (bite size) and boil for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
4. Remove from heat.  Add additional salt, pepper, and chopped dill to taste.
5. Serve with a half a boiled egg and dollop of sour cream.
6. Bon Appetit!

Love,

First Gen Fam