Mushroom, bean and barley soup

1. Wash mushrooms, barley and lima beans.
2. To boiling water add the mushrooms, barley, beans, salt, pepper, 3 t. butter, celery, and carrots.
3. Cook for 1 hour, until barley and beans are tender.
4. While soup is simmering, stir slowly every 20 mins.
5. In a saucepan, melt remaining butter over low heat, and saute onions.
6. Add flour, stir to fine consistency.
7. Add milk, making a smooth white sauce.
8. When soup is done, add white sauce and mix well.
9. Add chopped dill (dried is fine) to taste.
10. Serve hot.
11. : ellen smith.