Mushroom Barley Soup

Preparation Time:	15 minutes
Cooking Time:	60 minutes
Time Until Ready:	1 hour +
Serves:	6

Ingredients

2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms (soaked for 30 minutes in 2 cups hot water)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 pound cremini mushrooms or button mushroom, sliced
3/4 cup barley
salt and pepper
1/4 bunch fresh parsley, leaves chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme

Directions

• Drain mushrooms; strain soaking liquid through a paper coffee filter, set aside.
• In a large pot, add oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, onions, carrot and cook until soft.
• Add the fresh mushrooms, cook until slightly brown.
• Add the rehydrated mushrooms and strained soaking liquid, 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.
• Add the barley and seasoning, cover and simmer about 45 minutes.

Delicious with fresh sour dough bread.

Source: hamiltro

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