Mushroom And Barley Soup (crock Pot)

Total Time: 6 hrs 21 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 ounce dried mushroom
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• salt
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons chives, minced

Recipe

• 1 place the dried mushrooms in a heatproof measuring cup and cover with hot water. let sit until softened. drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid. slice mushrooms. set aside.
• 2 in a small skillet heat oil over medium heat. add onion, carrot and celery and cook until softened (5 minutes).
• 3 transfer vegetables to crock pot and add barley, both kinds of mushrooms, broth, reserved mushroom soaking liquid, thyme and salt and pepper. cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
• 4 serve garnished with chives.