Mixed Mushroom Chowder

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or clarified butter
• 1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms, cut into bite-sized pieces
• fine grain sea salt & freshly ground pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons shoyu or soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cups cooked pearled barley
• 6 cups / 1.5 l good-tasting vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• finely chopped chives, to serve