Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients -

2-1/2 cups sliced Mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped White Onion
4 tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Cold Water
2 cups Skim or Low-Fat Milk
1 (14-½ ounces) Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Barley
3 tablespoons chopped Fresh Parsley
1 tablespoon Dry Sherry
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/8 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/8 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

 
Preparation:

1. Add 1-tablespoon butter to large skillet. Sauté mushrooms and onion over low heat, until onion is tender.

2. Remove mushrooms and onions to bowl with slotted spoon. Set aside.

3. Add 3 tablespoons butter to stockpot. Melt over medium heat. Stir in flour. Cook flour and butter 3-5 minutes until flour browns.

4. Gradually stir in water, milk, chicken broth, barley, chopped fresh parsley, dry sherry, and Worcestershire sauce.

5. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

7. Reduce heat to low. Cover stockpot. Simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. Add additional water or milk if soup becomes too thick upon standing.

 
 


Soup Making Tip
Substitutions
Be creative in your soup making. If you dont like an ingredient, do not use it. Substitute with something you prefer.

Soup Making Tip
Oyster Mushrooms
This wonderful mushroom variety is now grown commercially and more readily available to the everyday shopper. An elegant, flavorful mushroom, they should not be overwhelmed with additional flavorings.