2 pieces flanken (short ribs) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 parsnips, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 container button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1
container baby bella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 5 sprigs thyme 1 tbsp soy sauce 10 cups beef or chicken broth 3/4 cup barley salt and pepper, to taste
filling 1
container of mushrooms (i used
baby bella, though any will do), chopped 3 pieces of dried wood ear mushrooms, reconstituted in hot water, chopped 1 small white onion, diced 5 - 6 strands of chive blossoms, diced salt / pepper to taste