Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Oil
• 1 small Leek, sliced (white and light green parts only) about 1 cup
• 3 cups Sliced Mushrooms (any variety) , about 10 oz
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 2 cups Pearl Barley
• 6 cups Water
• 3 cups Milk any kind
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari
• 1/4 cup Sherry
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or 1 Tbsp Parsley Flakes

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and cook until soft, 5-7 minutes.
2. Add sliced mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook until the mushrooms soften and begin to release their juices, 5-10 minutes. Add barley and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until grains are soft, about 40 minutes.
3. Add milk, soy sauce or tamari, sherry, paprika and parsley and cook to heat through, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.