Mushroom Barley Soup

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is higher in protein while rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

Prepare lamb stock by roasting lamb bones and collecting leftover gravy.

Dice organic celery, carrots, and onion into uniform pieces.

Cook barley separately in water until tender.

Heat bacon grease in a skillet.

Add diced leftover lamb to the skillet and fry until heated through.

Add diced vegetables to the skillet and sauté until tender but not overly cooked.

Add mushrooms to the soup and bring to a simmer.

Rinse cooked barley under water to remove excess starch before adding to the soup.

Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a simmer, ensuring the soup remains clear by avoiding hard boiling.

Serve with saltines or preferred crackers.

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