Apple Barley Soup

Description
Contributed by the LR at World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 large onions, thinly sliced
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 3½ cup vegetable stock
 * 1½ cup apple cider
 * ⅓ cup pearl barley
 * 2 large carrots, diced
 * 1 tsp thyme
 * ¼ tsp dried marjoram
 * 1 each bay leaf
 * 2 cup unpeeled chopped apples
 * ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
 * 1 tbsp lemon juice
 * ¼ tsp salt

Directions

 * 1) In a small soup pot, saute onions in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
 * 2) Reduce heat, cover and cook, stirring frequently for 10 minutes or until onions are browned.
 * 3) Add stock, cider, barley, carrots, thyme, marjoram and bay leaf.
 * 4) Cover and cook for one hour or until barley is tender.
 * 5) Add apples, parsley and lemon juice.
 * 6) Cook for 5 minutes or until apples are slightly soft.
 * 7) Discard bay leaf and serve.