MRS. KOSTYRA'S MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP

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Mrs. Kostyra used Polish borowik mushrooms in this recipe, but dried porcini work just as well. Martha made this recipe on Cooking School episode 308.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ounces dried mushrooms, such as Polish borowik or porcini
2 cups warm water
6 ounces pearl barley, washed
10 cups Beef Stock Mrs. Kostyra's Beef Stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup sour cream (optional)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Place the mushrooms in a small bowl. Add water and let soak overnight. Transfer mushrooms and soaking liquid to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mushrooms are tender, about 40 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid. Coarsely chop mushrooms; set aside.
  • Add barley to a small saucepan with 3 cups stock. Bring to a boil and let simmer until the barley is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in butter; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 7 cups stock to a boil with the carrots, celery, and reserved mushrooms and soaking liquid. Stir in the cooked barley mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and the flour. While stirring, slowly add 1 cup of the stock. Stir into soup with dill. Serve immediately.

Carl Keck
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sujon
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of mushrooms and barley. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Ryan Cradick
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This soup is delicious! I used a variety of mushrooms and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Radha Gc
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This soup is amazing! I love the rich flavor and the hearty texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Bruce Sauer
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Barry Brown
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of mushrooms and barley. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Raj Kumar Tharu
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This soup is delicious! I used a variety of mushrooms and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Kian Mcgoldrick
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This soup is amazing! I love the rich flavor and the hearty texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Johnanna Hartman
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Joyce Mumba
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of mushrooms and barley. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Clinton Zalanje
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used a variety of mushrooms, including shiitake, oyster, and cremini. The soup was so flavorful and the barley gave it a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mathlouthi Hamza
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The barley gives it a hearty texture and the mushrooms add a delicious umami flavor. I also love that it's so easy to make. I usually just throw everything in my slow cooker