Pokhlyobka-barley & mushroom soup

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupRaw pearl barley
1eachLarge potato cubed 1/2\"
2eachesGarlic cloves minced
2eachesOnion med. chopped
6tablespoonsButter
1tablespoonLemon juice fresh
2eachesCarrots sliced
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBlack pepper
1tablespoonDill fresh chopped
1poundsMushrooms fresh, sliced
Sour cream

Directions

Saute' onions & garlic in 2 tablespoons of butter in a large stock pot. Pour in the beef stock, then add the potato, carrots, bay leaves, salt, pepper, & barley. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add dill, mushrooms, and simmer for 15 minutes. Just before serving add the lemon juice. Adjust salt & pepper to taste and serve with generous dollop of sour cream. Origin: Marina Golub, Mirnyi, Russia, circa 1996