Turn Instant Pot on Saute mode. Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into the pot, when it gets hot add meat. Brown meat stirring few times, for about 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add onion, mushrooms and 1 ½ teaspoon of Montreal spice. Stir and saute for another 10 minutes, or until onion turns soft.
Now, add chopped carrot, parsnip, garlic, broth and barley. Cover Instant Pot with a lid, and press on soup/broth mode for 25 minutes.
Carefully Quick Release the pressure and open the lid. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with chopped parsley.
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