Hearty Beef and Barley Soup

• 1 lb boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 14 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 12 cups beef broth
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 14 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 dash pepper
• 12 cup quick-cooking barley

1. In a large nonstick saucepan, brown beef until juices evaporate, stirring often.
2. Add mushrooms and garlic powder; cook until mushrooms are tender.
3. Add broth, carrots, thyme and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Stir in barley.
6. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until barley is tender.

beef sirloin, mushrooms, garlic, beef broth, carrots, thyme, pepper, barley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-beef-and-barley-soup-157694 (may not work)