2 oz. lima beans.
2 oz. red kidney beans.
5 cups water.
1 tsp. salt.
2 oz. barley.
1 carrot, chopped.
1 stalk celery, sliced.
Soak beans in cold water overnight; drain. Next day, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add salt, beans,barley, carrots & celery; simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Add mushrooms, if desired, and simmer soup gently until beans are tender. Sprinkle each serving with chopped parsley.
NOTE: Your favorite beans may be substituted.