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Mushroom Barley Soup

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Mushroom barley soup is a hearty vegetable soup made with mushrooms, barley, and simple ingredients for a comforting, nourishing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 236
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cups mushrooms sliced (button or cremini)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ cup pearl barley rinsed
  • 6-7 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped Optional
  • Lemon juice Optional
  • Olive oil drizzle Optional

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery with a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook 6-8 minutes, until softened.
  4. Add Mushrooms & Garlic
  5. Stir in mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes, until they release moisture and begin to brown.
  6. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  7. Add Barley & Broth
  8. Stir in barley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  9. Add broth and bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat and simmer 40-45 minutes, until barley is tender.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  12. Finish with parsley, lemon juice, or olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 485mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5123IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Extra depth: add a splash of soy sauce or miso
Creamier: blend a small portion and stir back in
Grow-it-yourself: herbs and some mushroom varieties are home-friendly
Meal prep: thickens overnight and reheats beautifully

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