posted by Pat T 10/10/98
Turkey Barley Soup
1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 Tblsp. cooking oil
9 cups turkey broth (from boiling turkey carcass)
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
In a 3-quart saucepan, saute carrots, mushrooms, celery, and onion in oil for 20 minutes or until tender, but not browned. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until barley is tender.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Yield: 6-8 servings.