INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 stalk celery, chopped
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3 carrots, chopped
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3/4 cup pearl barley
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3/4 cup dry brown lentils
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1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and soaked in boiling water for 2 minutes to reconsitute
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2 quarts low-sodium beef broth (more as needed)
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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1 Tablespoon Thai fish sauce
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 teaspoon dried thyme or herbs d'provence
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2 Tablespoon dried parsley
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3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1 bay leaf
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4 cups sliced button mushrooms (roasted on parchment paper(in one layer) at 425 for 25 minutes to intensify flavor.
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1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)