Instructions: In large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add barley; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock, 2 cups of water, bay leaves and pepper; bring to boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, for 1 hour.

Add potatoes, carrots and salt to saucepan; return to boil. simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove and discard bay leaves.

Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.

50 source of fibre: very high source of iron: good

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