3 tbsp. sour cream
2 med. potatoes
1 tbsp. butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. barley
6 c. water
1 sm. can mushrooms

Boil barley in water for 1 hour or until barley is soft. Add cubed potatoes and boil until tender. Add butter and mushrooms with liquid. Before serving, take cup of hot soup and stir into the sour cream. Blend with remaining soup stock. Serves 6.