Nanny Annie's Barley-Mushroom Soup | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried porcini, shiitake, or any combination of mushrooms
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 pound fresh cremini or white mushrooms, sliced (1-1/2 cups)
• 1 large onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
• 1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 medium celery rib, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups chicken, beef, vegetable, or mushroom stock
• 1/4 cup pearled barley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme