Sauerkraut, Mushroom, And Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 12 ounces mushrooms washed well, stems trimmed, and thinly sliced
• 1 can sauerkraut - (14 oz)
• 2 cans sauerkraut juice - (8 oz ea)
• 1/3 cup barley
• 1/2 cup finely-minced onion
• 2 tablespoons safflower oil
• 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
• 1 1/2 cups Vegan Dumplings (see recipe), precooked
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• Unbleached cane sugar to taste