Sherried Barley Soup

Ingredients

2 1/2 c mushrooms
1/2 c onion
3/8 c margarine
3/8 c all purpose flour
2 packages condensed chicken broth
3/4 size cans
2 c water
3/8 c pearled barley
1 tb dry sherry
2 ts worcestershire sauce
3 tb parsley
1 tb parsley flakes
1/8 ts pepper

Instructions

In 4-qt. saucepan or Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and onion in margarine. With slotted spoon, remove mushrooms and onion from pan. Stir flour into pan drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until flour is browned. Gradually add broth and water; add remaining ingredients except mushrooms and onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and onion; simmer 15 minutes or until barley is tender. Additional water may be added if soup becomes too thick upon standing. SIX 1 CUP SERVINGS *NOTE: To substitute Quaker Scotch Brand Quick Pearled Barley, increase barley to 1/2 cup; proceed as recipe directs, adding mushrooms and onions along with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until barley is tender, stirring occasionally. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving: * calories 212 * carbohydrates 18 g * protein 8 g * fat 12 g * calcium 24 mg * sodium 780 mg * cholesterol 0 mg * dietary fiber 2 g