Name: Mushroom and Barley Soup
Ingredients: 2-3 t. butter or oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 c fresh sliced mushrooms (1/2 pound); 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed; 2 T dry white wine; 1/2 t dried thyme; 1 1/2 c washed barley; 1/2 c soy flakes (optional); 8 c broth (use your favorite); salt and pepper to taste; 2 T chopped fresh dill or 1 T dried; 1-2 T dry sherry

Mushroom and Barley Soup

Ingredients

2-3 t. butter or oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 c fresh sliced mushrooms (1/2 pound)
1-2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 T dry white wine
1/2 t dried thyme
1 1/2 c washed barley
1/2 c soy flakes (optional)
8 c broth (use your favorite)
salt and pepper to taste
2 T chopped fresh dill or 1 T dried
1-2 T dry sherry

Instructions

Saute the onion in the fat until translucent. Add mushrooms and garlic, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wine and thyme, saute another 3 minutes. Add barley, stir and saute another 3 min. Addd the soy flakes and the broth, bring to a full boil and reduce to simmer, for 40 min. Season with salt and pepper, stir in sherry and dill.