Ingredients
1tbspolive oil
1smallonion,chopped
2clovesgarlic,minced
½cupdry white wine
8ozmixed mushrooms,cleaned and sliced
4cupschicken broth
1cuppearl barley
1tbspparsley,fresh, chopped
¼cupparmesan cheese,finely shredded
½tbsptruffle oil,optional
salt & pepper,to taste
Preparation
Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add onion and cook 4 minutes until soft.
Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add barley and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in white wine and cook until evaporated
Add 3 cups of chicken broths and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 55 minutes until liquid evaporates stirring occasionally. If liquid evaporates before barley is cooked, add remaining broth.
Once barley is soft, stir in ½ of the cheese, salt and parsley.
Top with remaining cheese and if desired, truffle oil.