Barley And Black Mushroom Soup Recipe

• 1/3 c. pearl barley
• 10 x dry Chinese black mushrooms (1/2 ounce about 1/2 c.)
• 3 c. warm water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 6 x shallots Or possibly 1 small onion (1/2 c. finely, (6 to 8) minced)
• 4 x scallions, white part chopped, greens thinly sliced for garnish
• 4 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 c. vegetable stock, (3 to 4)
• 1/4 c. dry white vermouth or possibly dry sherry salt and freshly grnd black pepper
• 2 x carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice, (about 1 c.)

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