Barley, Beef and Kale Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1 onion
 * 1 lbs lean boneless beef
 * 4 cup low sodium beef broth
 * 1/2 cup barley
 * 1 tsp dried thyme
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1/2 lbs mushroom
 * 1 cup fresh kale

Directions
Heat oil in Dutch oven or large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and meat, cook until well browned. Add broth, barley, thyme and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about one hour or until barley and meat are almost tender. Add mushrooms and kale or other greens. Cover and cook 5-10 minutes more, until kale is cooked and meat and barley are tender. Note: A like amount of chard, spinach, collards or other greens may be substituted for the kale.