1 onion, minced

3 carrots, grated

2 stalks celery, diced

1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced

2 tablespoons Mishpacha Flour

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced, or 2 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

1/4 cup barley, such as Glicks Pearl Barley

2 quarts water