Barley with Mushrooms and Shallots

Barley is a chewy, nutty grain that reminds me of my childhood. I recall sitting at my grandmother’s table with a bowl of vegetable soup dotted with pearl barley. It gave the soup substance and texture, not to mention fiber and nutrition.I add barley to my black bean chili, and even to salads which makes eating a plate of lettuce much more filling. Barley is a nutritio...