Medieval Stewhttps://www.penzeys.com/shop/recipes/medieval-stew/Hearty and homey and delicious.4 TB. butter2-3 lbs. rabbit joints, lamb, beef stew meat or chicken1 lb. leeks, washed, trimmed and thickly sliced2-4 garlic cloves, minced1 Cup uncooked barley 3 3/4 Cups water3 TB. red or white wine vinegar2 WHOLE BAY LEAVES1/2-2 tsp. PENZEYS SEASONED SALT, to taste1/4-1 tsp. PENZEYS PEPPER, to taste8 oz. fresh mushrooms2 Cups carrots, cut in bite-sized pieces (4-5)1/2 lb. fresh green beans, chopped2 potatoes, peeled as desired and cut in chunks (optional)2 10-oz. cans cream of mushroom soup (or one 8 oz. package cream cheese)1/2-1 1/2 tsp. RUBBED SAGE, to taste1 TB. corn starch mixed with 2 TB. water