Mushroom & barley soup

9 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupPearl barley
1Clove garlic, minced
½cupFinely chopped onion
½cupFinely chopped celery
4tablespoonsButter
8cupsChicken broth
¾poundsMushrooms (4 c.) chopped
Salt and white pepper to tas

Directions

Soak barley in water overnight. Saute gfarlic, onion and celery in butter until tender. Drain barley and add to vegetables. Saute 10 minutes longer, until barley becomes thick. Add chicken broth and mushrooms and simmer, covered, until barley is tender (about 1 hour).

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 9 cups From: The Village Restaurant, Disney World