3 qt. water
2 pkgs. dried mushrooms
1 sm. onion
Soup greens
1 stalk celery
3 carrots
1 potato
1 tbsp. salt
3 tsp. barley
1/2 lb. dried Lima beans

Take 2 quarts water; add salt, cut up mushrooms, onion, celery, soup greens and barley. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower flame and allow to simmer.

In second pot, take 1 quart water, carrots, potato and Lima beans and cook until all ingredients are soft. Strain into first pot and cook slowly for an additional 15 minutes