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0 In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
1 Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 Add the sugar and cook for another 5 minutes or until onions start to caramelize.
3 Remove the onions to a plate and add the mushrooms, garlic and 1/2 tsp salt to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes or until the water from the mushrooms start to evaporate, then remove to a plate and set aside.
4 Add the chicken stock into the same pot and bring to a boil, add the barley, 1/2 tsp salt, reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes or until tender.*
5 Add the onions and mushrooms to the pot to combine and cook until heated through.
6 Serve.
7 *Cooking in the same pot allows all of the flavors to combine.