Creamy Mushroom Vegetable Soup (with barley)

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

butter

shallots (minced)

carrots (peeled and diced)

stalk celery (diced)

3 cloves

garlic (minced)

1 1/2 lb

mushrooms (fresh, sliced)

1/2 cup

whole grain barley

4 cups

chicken broth (or vegetable)

1/2 tsp

salt ((if using homemade broth add more. If using store bought broth add less))

pepper (to taste)

1/4 cup

heavy cream