Mushroom and Barley Soup

Recipes Ingredients:

1/2 c Pearl barley
4 tb Butter
1 Clove garlic, minced
8 c Chicken broth
1/2 c Finely chopped onion
3/4 lb Mushrooms (4 c.) chopped
1/2 c Finely chopped celery
Salt and white pepper to tas

Recipe Instructions:

Soak barley in water overnight. Saute gfarlic, onion and celery in Butter until tender. Drain barley and add to vegetables. Saute 10 minutes longer, until barley becomes thick. Add Chicken broth and mushrooms and simmer, covered, until barley is tender (about 1 hour). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 9 cups From: The Village Restaurant, Disney World