"This sophisticated take on creamy mushroom soup is rich with earthy porcini mushrooms and has the added goodness of whole-grain barley...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup pearl barley
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4½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or mushroom broth (see Shopping Tip), divided
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1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
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2 cups boiling water
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2 teaspoons butter
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup minced shallots, (about 4 medium)
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8 cups sliced white mushrooms, (about 20 ounces)
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2 stalks celery, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon minced fresh sage, or 1 teaspoon dried
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup dry sherry, (see Ingredient Note)
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½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
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¼ cup minced fresh chives