Pistrang.com - Mushroom and Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz. dried imported mushrooms (porcini mushrooms)
• 6 cups cold water
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/3 cup rinsed barley
• 2 beef or vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1 can butter beans (large limas)
• roux for thickening, made with 4 T margarine and 4T flour
• 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste