Freezer Mix Barley Soup recipe

1 package Beef-Mushroom Freezer Mix
1 cup Carrot -- sliced
3 cups Water
1 Parsley -- sprig
1/2 cup Barley -- uncooked
1 Bay leaf
1 cup Celery -- sliced
3/4 teaspoon Salt

Dip container of frozen mix into hot water just to loosen. In Dutch oven, heat frozen mix and remaining ingredients to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring frequently, until mix is thawed and barley and vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf.