Mushroom & Barley Soup Gi Jane |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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A hearty soup with delicate flavours Ingredients:
1 tsp butter |
1 tsp oil |
2 oz celery, finely chopped |
2 oz onion, finely chopped |
5 oz chestnut or brown mushrooms , chopped |
2 oz pearl barley |
3/4 pint (vegetable or chicken) stock |
1/2 tsp mixed herbs |
1/4 pint (semi-skimmed) milk |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil & butter in a non-stick saucepan and add the onion, and celery. Cook very gently, covered, for 10 minutes.
2. Add the mushrooms and allow to 'sweat' for another 5 minutes to draw out the flavour.
3. Add barley, stock and herbs, bring to the boil and simmer, covered for 30 minutes until the barley is tender.
4. Finish with the milk and heat through. (If it looks too thick, add a little more water) Either serve as it is or blend.
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