Creamy Mushroom and Barley Soup - Mazola® Oils

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup very hot water
• 1/2 to 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon Mazola Canola Oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 to 2 medium carrots, diced
• 16 to 20 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1-1/4 teaspoons fresh thyme, lightly crushed
• 5 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup barley
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 to 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)