Barley and Mushroom Soup
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4 hours 10 minutes
I like to use dried mushrooms because they provide a real flavour punch. This is a simple soup but very satisfying.
Anna_K
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Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 100g dried mushrooms
- 8 cups water
- 2/3 cup pearl barley
- oil or butter, for frying
- 1 onion, diced
- 4-5 potatoes, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- salt, to taste
- parsley or dill, to serve
- sour cream, to serve
Directions
Preparation:10min ›
Cook:1hour ›
Extra time:3hours soaking ›
Ready in:4hours10min
- Place the dried mushrooms in a saucepan with the cold water and let soak 2-3 hours, or overnight. Remove mushrooms and finely dice, reserving the water.
- Add the barley to the mushroom-soaking water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil or butter and saute onion until transparent. Add the mushrooms and cook another 5-10 minutes. Add to the soup along with the potatoes and carrot. Season to taste and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
- Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley or dill and a spoonful of sour cream.
