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Mushroom Barley Stew

Submitted by: JustRightMenus

Servings: 8-10

Categories: crock pot, soup

From the kitchen of:

Rival Crock-Pot Smart-Pot Slow Cooker Owner's Guide, page 17.

Ingredients

2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4" dice

1 yellow onion, cut into 1/4" dice

2 bay leaves

1/2 pound of pearl barley, rinsed and checked over

1 c. dried mushrooms, porcini if possible, soaked to cover in warm water to soften, liquid reserved

1 TB fresh thyme

10 cups stock - use chicken, vegetable, or mushroom

2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4" dice

10 ounces fresh mushrooms, sich as crimini, rinsed and thinly sliced

Directions

Add all ingredients, starting with 8 cups of stock and including reserved liquid from dried mushrooms (being careful to discard any sediment), to Stoneware. Stir to blend.

Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 15 1l/2 hours, until barley and vegetables have softened. If more liquid is needed, add more stock (thi will require more cooking time after adding).

Adjust seasoning and serve with a sprinkling of parsley.