Mushroom Soup

What you need:

• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 chopped onion
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking barley (Quaker Brand from Meijer) 
• or 1/4 cup of Quinoa 
• 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

What to do:

1. In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, carrot and onions.
2. Cook and stir five minutes
3. Add water and barley. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until barley is tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix flour, milk, salt and pepper until smooth; stir into soup.
6. Return to a boil (takes about 15 minutes), stirring constantly; then cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.