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.