Great Mushroom Barley Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Great Mushroom Barley Soup, a hearty and wholesome recipe that’s perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender cremini mushrooms, nutty pearl barley, and aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this soup offers layers of earthy, comforting flavors. A fragrant blend of dried thyme, oregano, and a hint of soy sauce enhances the depth of this satisfying vegetarian dish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a single pot, this soup is both easy to make and nutrient-rich, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve steaming hot for the ultimate nourishing bowl. Keywords: mushroom barley soup, hearty soup recipes, vegetarian soup, easy one-pot meal, comfort food recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 2 medium Celery sticks, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 16 ounces Cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 0.75 cup Pearl barley, rinsed
- 8 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for another 5–7 minutes until the mushrooms have released their liquid and have started to brown.
Stir in the thyme, oregano, and bay leaf, coating the vegetables in the herbs.
Add the rinsed pearl barley to the pot and stir well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 35–40 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7634 mg | 332% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.7 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.2 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 6069 mg | 129% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
