Savory Barley Soup - Championship Catering

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz. dried porcini mushrooms
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, chopped
• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried
• 1/4 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more, to taste
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup pearl barley
• 1 Tbs. tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice