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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked regular barley
  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion and mushroom soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Method

  • In a large skillet, cook onion in hot, melted butter over med heat until tender.
  • Add in mushrooms and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer mixture to a greased 3-quart baking dish.
  • Stir in the water, barley, dry soup mix, thyme, and salt.
  • Bake, covered, at 350° for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until barley is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring once or twice.
  • Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes before serving.