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Mushroom and Barley Stew

With barley and lentils, a vegan source of protein, this vegetarian soup is hearty and healthy. Use vegetable stock if you cannot track down mushroom.

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley
  • 1 pound crimini mushrooms
  • 2/3 cup lentils
  • 4 cup mushroom stock
  • 2 large sprigs thyme
  • 2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Set the barley in the mushroom stock and bring to a slow simmer. Simmer about 1 hour, or until most of the water has been absorbed.
     
  2. If the mushrooms are large, cut them into chunks about 1/2' on a side and add. If small, simply stir them in at this point.
     
  3. Add the lentils and the water and continue simmering until a similar point, where most of the water has been absorbed. Add the thyme and keep simmering until the stew is creamy (this should be no more than about 5 minutes later). Serve.

    Note: You can also use fresh peas instead of lentils, and if so omit the extra water and add the peas at the same time as the thyme.