Mushroom Lentil Barley Stew 2 quarts vegetable broth 2 cups sliced fresh button mushrooms 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, torn into pieces 3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley 3/4 cup dry lentils 1/4 cup dried onion flakes 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons dried summer savory 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 teaspoons ground black pepper salt to taste In a slow cooker, mix the broth, button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, barley, lentils, onion flakes, garlic, savory, bay leaves, basil, pepper, and salt. Cover, and cook 4 to 6 hours on High or 10 to 12 hours on Low. Remove bay leaves before serving.
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