Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], 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: wash barley and let soak in 1 cup of water for 1 hour. cook until soft and fluffy (about 1 hour). while that is cooking in a skillet saute onion and garlic in the oil. take 2/3 of cooked barley and blend in blender, food processor, or hand blender. mix remaining barley with blended barley. add vegetable broth and milk. put back on stove and bring to a boil. mix cornstarch with water or milk and add to broth and milk. cook to desired consistency adding broth as needed. add salt and pepper to taste. ladle into bowls and serve with a sprinkle of vinegar on the top of soup.