Heat oil in a wok and add onions and garlic chopped and sauté over medium heat
Strain the barley by draining away the water used to soak them
Once you get the aroma of the garlic, throw in the Bay leaf
Add the potatoes next and sauté for 2-3 minutes
Next add the barley and mix
Add the cleaner and diced mushrooms now and give it a good mix
Add ground black pepper powder and mix adding a litre of water
Cover and let the soup simmer over Low heat until the potatoes and barley are cooked
Once done season with 1 tbn salt to taste and chopped parsley leaves
Serve hot with breads or buns
