MOOSEWOOD MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP!

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I'm posting this in honor of one of my best friends mom's who first served this to me during high school...my second Jewish mother who always thought I should eat more. She used the Moosewood cookbook for many a fine dinner. Thanks Eileen!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Onions

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pearl barley, raw
6 1/2 cups stock or 6 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
4 tablespoons dry sherry
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup onion, chopped
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook barley in 1 1/2 cup of the stock or water until tender (cook it right in the soup kettle).
  • Add remaining stock or water, tamari and sherry.
  • Saute onions and garlic in butter.
  • When they soften, add mushrooms and 1/2 tsp salt.
  • When all is tender add to barley, being sure to include the liquid the vegetables expressed while cooking.
  • Give it a generous grinding of black pepper and simmer 20 minutes, covered, over the lowest possible heat.
  • Taste to correct seasoning.

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