Description
Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth, perfect for chilly evenings. With its rich, creamy texture and earthy flavors from fresh mushrooms and hearty barley, this soup promises to delight your taste buds and create lasting memories around the dinner table. Easy to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 cups fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the pearl barley under cold water until clear and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for another 7-10 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in the rinsed barley and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for approximately 30 minutes until barley is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs as garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg