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Junior's mushroom barley soup

Time2 hours 30 minutes
YieldsServes 4 to 6
Junior's mushroom barley soup
(Anne Cusack/Los Angeles Times)
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Dear Noelle: My husband and I love the mushroom barley soup at Junior’s Deli in West L.A. Could you possibly get the recipe so we can make it at home? Thanks.

Sharon Pearline

Pacific Palisades

Dear Sharon: Junior’s was happy to share the recipe for this hearty soup, which we’ve adapted below.

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1

In a large, heavy-bottom saucepan or small pot, soak the dried mushrooms in the boiling water until hydrated, about 15 minutes.

2

Stir in the carrot, onion, celery and barley, along with the water and broth. Bring the liquid to a simmer over high heat.

3

Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, loosely cover and continue to cook for about 2 hours, until the barley is tender and the flavors are developed. Add additional water or broth to the soup to thin as desired, and season to taste with salt and pepper. This makes about 1 quart of soup.

Adapted from Junior’s Deli in West Los Angeles.