Description
Mushroom Barley Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines the earthy richness of fresh mushrooms with the nutty flavor of pearl barley. This cozy soup is perfect for chilly evenings, bringing comfort and nostalgia to your table. With its vibrant colors and aromatic herbs, it’s not only a delight to the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions, celery, carrots, and mincing garlic. Rinse mushrooms and slice thinly.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Mix in garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms soften (around 8 minutes).
- Add pearl barley and vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook for 30-40 minutes or until barley is tender yet chewy, stirring occasionally.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add thyme leaves and bay leaf. Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg