Pennsylvania Woodlands MUSHROOM BARLEY Soup

Mushrooms are the meat in this hearty old fashioned classic. Add fresh mushrooms and sherry if desired.

Ingredients: Pearled Barley, Shitake Mushrooms, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices.

Additions: 1/2 lb. Sliced Fresh Mushrooms (any variety) 2 T. Butter or Margarine Mushroom Soup Mix 6 C. Chicken Broth Freshly Ground Black Pepper Optional: 1/2 C. Madeira, Sherry, or other Red Wine

Cooking Directions: In a 3 or 4 qt. pot, gently sauté mushrooms in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in mushroom soup mix. Add broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Add pepper to taste and wine if desired.

Serves: 4
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Inventive Soup Varations: For a meatier version, crumble and brown 1/2 lb. ground chuck with the fresh mushrooms at the start of the recipe. Or, for a touch of the French Bistro, top each bowl with a toasted slice of French bread and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Gluten Free Item

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 Cup (20g) Dry Mix
Prepared Serving Size: About 1 Cup
Serving Per Container: About 6

Amount per Serving Mix Prepared
Calories 73 155
Calories from Fat 0 45

% Daily Value**
Total Fat 0g* 0% 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0% 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 3%
Sodium 6mg 0% 34%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 5% 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12% 16%
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g

Vitamin A 12% 16%
Vitamin C 35% 37%
Calcium 1% 2%
Iron 4% 9%
* Amount in Mix
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.