Ham and Mushroom Sauerkraut Soup

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup barley 
• 2  bay leaves 
• 4 cups chicken stock see 
• 8 ounce cremini mushrooms diced ()
• 2 cloves garlic chopped ()
• 2 cups ham chopped ( in a food processor)
• 1 tablespoon oil 
• 1 large onion diced ()
• 4 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups sauerkraut with liquid)

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a pan.
2. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the mushrooms and saute until all of the moisture has evaporated.
5. Add the ham, sauerkraut, broth, barley, bay leaves, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30-45 minutes.