INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
oil (I used grapeseed, but olive or vegetable will do)
1/2
medium onion, slivered (about 1¼ cups)
1/2 cup
dry barley, rinsed (I used pearl)
2
large garlic cloves, minced (or about 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic)
1 tsp
dried thyme
8 oz
sliced button or cremini mushrooms
4 cups
beef or mushroom broth
1 tbsp
tomato paste
1 tsp
balsamic vinegar
1
bay leaf
1 tsp
salt, to taste
1 tsp
miso paste (or simply more salt to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper