Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: remove stems from mushrooms. slice caps and set aside. chop stems. melt butter in heavy large soup pot over medium heat. do not let butter brown. add onion, leek, carrrots, celery, and garlic. saute until tender, about 8 minutes, stirring constantly. add mushrooms, cook 2 minutes. add chicken stock, barley, potato, and bay leaves. bring to boil over high heat, reduce to low heat, cover and simmer about 35 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper. remove bay leaves and discard.

Target recipe: remove visible fat from beef and cut into small pieces. brown meat (in 1 tsp olive oil if desired). add onions and mushrooms and saute for 10 minutes. stir in remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for at least 2 hours. you can add some water if soup gets too thick. pour into bowls and serve.