I haven't made this for a while. It's not an unusual soup, bit it is
tasty and has a rich flavor.

Wayne

* Exported from MasterCook *

Beef Mushroom Barley Soup

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tablespoons olive oil -- divided
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
3 each garlic cloves -- minced
3/4 pound sliced mushroom
1/2 pound chuck roast
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 quarts beef broth -- divided
1 each bay leaf, whole
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper -- to taste

In a deep kettle combine 2 tablespoons olive oil along with diced
vegetables and stir until well coated. Saute until onions are
transparent and vegetables are tender.

Add minced garlic, sliced mushrooms, and remaining olive oil. Stir until
well coated, and continue to saute until mushrooms have given up their
liquid and liquid is reduced. Remove mixture to bowl and reserve.

Cut chuck roast into 1/2-3/4 inch cubes. Add to kettle and cook over
medium heat until nicely browned. Add sherry to kettle and continue
cooking until all liquid is evaporated.

Add 1 quart beef broth, whole garlic clove, and bay leaf to kettle,
bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until meat is tender.
(Pressure cook 15 minutes.) Remove garlic clove and bay leaf.

Return reserved vegetables to kettle. Add remaining beef broth, barley,
thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir mixture until well combined. Simmer until
barley is tender.

Thicken slightly with slurry of cornstarch and water, if desired.

Note: I usually add 3 ounces dried European mushrooms soaked in warm
water to cover when combining all ingredients for final stage of cooking.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 383 Calories; 16g Fat (38.3%
calories from fat); 25g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 22mg
Cholesterol; 1745mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean
Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0