Barley Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. pearl barley
1 large onion, minced
1 c. sliced raw mushrooms
3 c. chicken consomme (boiling hot)
6 Tbsp. butter, divided
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat 2 tablespoons butter and saute in it briefly.
Transfer barley to heavy casserole.
Heat 2 more tablespoons butter and saute onion in it.
Add to barley.
Saute mushrooms in remaining butter and add to barley mixture.
Stir in hot consomme and salt and pepper to taste.
Cook, covered, stirring occasionally in 325\u00b0 oven until barley is tender and has absorbed the consomme, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Makes about 6 servings.