Mushroom ‘Risotto’ with Barley

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons of Olive Oil
• 1 medium onion, diced – about 1 1/2 cups
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced – 2 teaspoons
• 5 cups of chicken broth
• 1 ¼ cups pearl barley
• 6 oz. Oyster Mushrooms
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil and add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened and beginning to brown.
2. Add broth, barley, mushrooms, and soy sauce and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until most liquid is absorbed and mixture is thickened. This will take about 40 minutes.
4. In the last couple of minutes of cooking, stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper