Mushroom & barley miso soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
1largeOnion, chopped
1teaspoonThyme
12ouncesMushrooms, chopped
1tablespoonPot barley, washed
pintWater
1teaspoonMiso
1smallGarlic clove, crushed
1teaspoonSalt
Soy sauce to taste
Parsley, chopped

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot & saute the onions & thyme. After 5 minutes, add the mushrooms & cook for another 2 minutes. Add the barley & water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 1 to 1½ hours.

Blend ¼ pint of the soup in a blender with the miso, garlic, salt & soy sauce. Pour the blended soup back into the soup pot, mix well, reheat & serve garnished with lots of chopped parsley.

David Scott & Claire Golding, "The Vegan Diet" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 11-18-94