David's Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients

 * 2 onions, chopped
 * 2 stalks celery, chopped
 * 4 cloves garlic (or more!)
 * chopped or crushed
 * 1 1/2 lbs fresh mushrooms (sliced or
 * whole)
 * 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
 * 1 3/4 cup barley
 * 1/2 tbsp salt
 * 1/4 tbsp fresh ground black pepper
 * 1 tbsp dill weed
 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
 * 2 cup vegetable broth
 * 8 cup water
 * 2 carrots, diced

Directions
In a large pot combine chopped onion, celery, garlic and mushrooms. Saute for about 4 minutes in just enough vegetable stock to keep them from sticking. Add the barley, soy sauce, seasonings, the rest of the vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 2 to 3 hours. 45 minutes before it"s done, add the chopped carrots. If it gets too thick, add additional water. Try to keep people from opening the lid :)