Portobello Mushroom & Barley Soup

Avocado oil (or vegetable oil of your choice, optional)

Half a yellow onion, diced

garlic, minced

carrots, diced

celery stalks, diced

large portobello mushrooms (6 oz), sliced, then sliced again

tomato, diced

pearled barley (dry), rinsed and drained

vegetable stock (I used my spicy homemade stock! )

water

thyme sprigs (dehydrated from fresh)

Salt and pepper