Barley Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Add mushrooms if your family likes them.
2. 2
   Soak 1/4 cup dried mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Save the water.
4. 4
   Put the barley into boiling water and let simmer.
5. 5
   Saute onion in oil; add drained chopped mushrooms and brown slightly.
6. 6
   Add to barley.
7. 7
   Add carrots, celery, cabbage and potatoes to oil in frying pan and saute until limp.
8. 8
   Sprinkle flour over and fry cabbage until it gets brown around the edges.
9. 9
   Strain reserved mushroom water and add.
10. 10
    Bring to a boil and let it boil for 1 minute.
11. 11
    Add to the barley.
12. 12
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13. 13
    Cook until barley is done.
14. 14
    Serve in warm soup bowls.