Porcini Mushroom and Barley Soup

Porcini Mushroom and Barley Soup

Porcini Mushroom and Barley Soup 

Ingredients:

1 oz dried porcini mushrooms

1 cup pearl barley

1 onion, chopped

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

2 cups water

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse and Rehydrate dried mushrooms by rinsing and then soaking them in warm water for 20 minutes. Drain, saving the broth and chop.

2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cook until softened.

3. Stir in rehydrated mushrooms, barley, and thyme. Cook for a few minutes.

4. Add the broth from rehydrating and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until barley is tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper before serving.