Barley and root vegetables - Untested

http://distasio.telequebec.tv/recette/1423/orge-aux-legumes-racines

1 Tbsp mild oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped fine
4 carrots, peeled and diced
4 parsnips, peeled and diced
3 - 4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 1/3 cup pearl barley
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 cup minced chives
Salt and pepper

1. In a saucepan heat oil and butter. Sauté onion, carrots and parsnips to sweat, about 5 minutes.
2. Add herbs and barley and sauté an additional few minutes.
3. Add broth, salt and pepper and simmer for about a half hour, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. 
4. Remove the bay leaves and thyme stalks and add chives. Stir, check the seasoning, and serve.