CREAMY MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Cream Soups

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 c water
1 1/2 tsp beef bouillon
1/4 c barley, dry
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 c chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
5 c sliced mushrooms
2 Tbsp vermouth, dry
1 c evaporated skim milk
1/4 c sliced green onions
1/4 tsp pepper
5/8 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Combine water and bouillon granules in a large dutch oven.
  • 2. Bring to a boil.
  • 3. Add barley and return to boil.
  • 4. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until tender.
  • 5. Remove 1/2 cup barley, using a slotted spoon; set both mixtures aside.
  • 6. Coat a medium skillet with cooking spray; add oil and place over medium heat until hot.
  • 7. Add onion and garlic and saute 2 minutes.
  • 8. Add mushrooms and vermouth; cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 9. Cover, reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
  • 10. Remove from heat.
  • 11. In processor, add 1/2 cup drained barley, 1/2 cup mushroom mixture and milk.
  • 12. Process until smooth.
  • 13. Add pureed barley mixture and remaining mushroom mixture to dutch oven.
  • 14. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  • 15. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm.

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