Hearty Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup
Hearty Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup

Ingredients

Method

  • 30g dried porcini, soaked in 750ml hot water
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 20g butter
  • 250g mixed wild mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 diced carrot
  • 1 diced celery stalk
  • 200g pearl barley
  • 800ml beef stock
  • Chopped dill
  • Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan, then add the celery, carrot and chopped mushrooms. Fry for 10 mins, then stir in the barley and cook for 2 mins before adding the stock.
  • Drain the porcini mushrooms and chop, then add the chopped porcini and soaking liquid to the mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 mins or until the barley is tender, then season to taste and stir in the dill. Serve with crusty bread and a dollop of soured cream, if you fancy.
45 mins
4 serving

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