Soak barley in bowl of water for 8 hours before
Put butter and olive oil in pot on LOW heat and wait until it sizzles
Put in CHOPPED garlic, celery, and onion (NOT the 2 sliced onions) and saute for 10 minutes on LOW heat (add more oil or butter if needed)
Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot - thats where all the flavour and natural broth is!
Pour in 4 cups of water, barley and carrots. Put on MED heat and let cook for about 15-20 mins (stir pot every 4-5 minutes)
Add in your personal spices and seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic salt, onion powder) - mix well
Add 2 cups of water, mushrooms and the 2 sliced onions (add more seasoning and spices if needed) - mix!
Let cook for 15-20 mins on MED/HIGH heat
Mix well and enjoy!
*If you'd like to wash, add a baquette to dip in the soup - yummy!