Beef, Barley, and Mushroom Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 lbs shin beef (bone in, about 1-1/4 lb.)
• 1 medium onion, halved with peel
• 3 quarts water
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed through press
• 1 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 cup coarsely chopped canned tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 allspice berries
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves