Barley, Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

By increasing/decreasing the onion and garlic, this soup can be either tame or truly robust.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Oil
• 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 med Onion, diced
• 1 med Red Bell Pepper, diced
• 3-4 cloves Garlic
• 6 cups Chicken Broth
• 1/2 cup pearled Barley
• 1/4 cup wild rice
• 2 tsp dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbsp dried Parsley
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper

Directions

In large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add broth, barley, rice, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a simmer, then cook uncovered for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes before serving

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Unknown
Submitted By: Stan Jones
jones_stan@elsva.com
Barley, Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup