This Classic Jewish Deli Soup Reminds Me of My Mother
My mom really wasn’t a great cook, which I sometimes think is why I was so interested in food and cooking. She had four kids and making dinner every night was not a thrill for her, to say the least. But she did have her specialties like barbecued steak and great California salads. And this delicious soup is the taste memory I think about and make when it’s cold and I’m feeling nostalgic. I prepare a pot of this and invite friends to stop by and have a casual dinner.
TL;DR
- Hearty reinterpretation of a classic mushroom barley and flanken soup.
- Features a combination of pungent dried mushrooms and fresh cremini and shiitake mushrooms.
- Can be customized with different dried mushrooms.
- Described as a substantial meal on its own.
- Evokes nostalgic memories and is perfect for cold weather.
- Suitable for casual dinner gatherings with friends.