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.