Krupnik - Polish Pearl Barley Soup | Pita & Chocolat

Ingredients

• 350g (12 oz) chicken pieces (optional)
• 1 marrow bone or 1 oxtail (optional)
• 500g (1 lb) sliced mushrooms (including if possible 50g dried porcini)
• 150g (¾ cup) pearl barley (optionally soaked 1 hour ahead)
• 2 large carrots cut into rounds
• 1 potato cubed
• 1 turnip or kohlrabi cubed
• 1 small celery stalk sliced
• 1 large onion sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons goose fat (or neutral oil)
• Salt, pepper (white preferred)