Mushroom Barley Stew

Mushroom Barley Stew
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Mushrooms, barley, veggies, and chick peas make a hearty and healthy stew.

Yield	4-6 servings
Time	45 minutes
Tools	large pot with lid wooden spoon
Ingredients	1 medium carrot, chopped ½ medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ green bell pepper, chopped 2 T olive oil about 20 small mushrooms, chopped 1 c pearl barley ½ cup soaked/cooked or canned chickpeas 1 t cumin Tabasco (optional) salt pepper 1 T soy sauce 3-4 c vegetable stock
Directions	Heat oil over medium heat, sauté carrot, onion, garlic, and peppers until onions are translucent. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until barley is tender, 20-30 minutes.