I found some black barley in my pantry so I came up with this recipe. Black barley is delicious and chewy while the porcini mushrooms add a beautiful earthiness to the stock. Then I finished it with some winter vegetables like parsnip and kale. The final touch was a dill cream dollop that can added in upon serving. Serve with some cornbread and a salad for a complete meal.

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