3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp thyme
12 oz mushrooms, chopped
1 tbsp pot barley, washed
1 1/2 pt water
1 tsp miso
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp salt
1 soy sauce to taste
1 parsley, chopped
Directions
Heat oil in a large pot & saute the onions & thyme. After 5 minutes,
add the mushrooms & cook for another 2 minutes. Add the barley &
water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 1 to 1 1/2
hours. Blend 1/4 pint of the soup in a blender with the miso, garlic,
salt & soy sauce. Pour the blended soup back into the soup pot, mix
well, reheat & serve garnished with lots of chopped parsley.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Japanese; Mushroom; Soup; Vegetable
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