6 tbsp. butter
1 c. pearl barley
1 c. sliced raw mushrooms (or drained canned mushrooms)
3 c. consomme or bouillon (boiling)
Salt & pepper

Heat 2 tablespoons butter and saute barley in it. Transfer barley to heavy casserole. heat 2 tablespoons butter and saute onion in it. Add to barley. Saute mushrooms in remaining butter and add to other ingredients. Stir in hot consomme. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bake covered at 300 degrees until barley is tender and has absorbed. Consume (about 45 minutes).