Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2. 2 garlic cloves, minced
3. 1/2 cup chopped leeks or 1/2 cup onion
4. 1 celery rib, chopped
5. 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
6. 1/2 cup barley
7. 6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
8. 1 cup sliced mushrooms (cremini)
9. 1/2 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
10. 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
11. 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12. 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a soup pot over low heat.
2. Saute the garlic, leeks, and celery in the oil.
3. Keep the pot covered; cook until the leeks are soft and golden.
4. Add the remaining ingredients; bring the soup to a boil.
5. Decrease heat to a gentle simmer and cook, covered, for 1 hour.
Enjoy your meal!