3 white spinach barley stew Recipes

uncooked pearl barley, water, olive oil, chopped yellow onion, garlic, minced, dried rosemary, fresh mushrooms, chopped yellow bell pepper, white wine, white beans, drained and rinsed, italian-style diced tomatoes, drained, fresh spinach, red pepper flakes

vegetable broth or 2 quarts chicken broth, water, white wine, sliced button mushrooms, dried shiitake mushrooms or 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms, crumbled, pearl barley, brown lentils, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, carrots, diced, potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 lb), dried savory, bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried sage, ground black pepper, salt , to taste, frozen chopped spinach (optional), petite diced tomatoes (optional), fresh lemon juice (optional), parmesan cheese (optional)