- 1 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups (about 2 large) leeks, thinly sliced
- 8 oz. oyster mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 5 oz. shitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
- 1 TBS minced garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 oz. dried porcini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 3 oz. parmigiano cheese
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add leek; saute 10 minutes or until tender. Add oyster, cremini and shitake mushrooms; cook 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add barley and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until slightly toasted, stirring frequently. Add wine and 1 tsp. thyme; simmer 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed. Add 8 cups water and porcini mushrooms. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until barley is tender and creamy, stirring frequently. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp. thyme. Serve immediately.
