Boiling water 1 pkg. dry mushrooms 1 lb. short ribs or soup meat 1/2 c. barley 1/2 c. dry lima beans 2 carrots 2 stalks celery 1 onion 1 tsp. salt Pepper Garlic salt Pour boiling water over mushrooms, cover and let set for 5 minutes. Cut mushrooms in small pieces. Place meat, barley, lima beans and mushrooms in a large kettle with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hours. Dice carrots, celery, onion and add with seasoning to soup. Continue cooking for another half hour. Meat may be diced before serving. |