2 lg. onions, chopped
3 med. carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced thin
8 c. beef broth
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 c. barley
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Place all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil, then adjust heat to simmer, partly covered for 45 minutes.