3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds assorted fresh wild mushrooms (such as crimini and oyster), sliced 3/4 pound onions, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 3 1/2 pounds center-cut beef shank slices (about 3/4 to 1 inch thick) 8 cups canned beef broth 7 cups water 1 1/4 pounds red bell peppers, chopped 1 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 3/4 cups pearl barley (about 9 ounces) 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree 2 3/4-ounce packages dried porcini mushrooms (see note below), brushed clean of any grit, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons dried marjoram 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Preparation:
Directions: 1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions. Saute until mushrooms brown, about 18 minutes. Add celery and garlic and stir 1 minute. Add beef shank slices and all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from heat. 2. Using tongs, remove meat from pot. Cool slightly. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and any tough connective tissue. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to soup. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly at room temperature. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat.) rating: 97
Notes:
I don't recall where I found this recipe online, but it sounded pretty good!
Preparation Time:
30 min
Difficulty:
normal
Portions:
8 servings
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Country/Region:
United States of America
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Tue 23 Mar 2010 09:55:39 EDT
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