Mushroom and Barley Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb flanken
2 or 3 knuckle bones
1 oz dried mushrooms
salt and pepper
10 cups water
3/4 cups barley
2 onions, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced

DIRECTIONS

Place meat and bones in large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to boil and skim. Combine all the other ingredients except the fresh mushrooms and celery. Simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add the mushrooms and celery and cook for another 1/2 hour. Serves 6-8.