Heart-Healthy Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup
Warm your heart and nourish your body with this flavorful Heart-Healthy Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup! This wholesome recipe combines earthy cremini or button mushrooms, nutrient-packed barley, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered in a savory low-sodium vegetable broth enhanced with fragrant thyme and a hint of garlic. Perfect for cozy dinners, this soup is not only hearty and satisfying but also designed with health-conscious eaters in mind. It’s rich in fiber, low in sodium, and brimming with vitamins, offering a delicious way to enjoy a plant-based meal. Ready in just an hour, this comforting bowl of goodness makes for an easy, one-pot meal that’s perfect for meal prep or sharing with loved ones on a chilly evening. Don't forget the fresh parsley garnish to add a pop of color and freshness before serving!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 16 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup dry pearl barley
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
Stir in the dry pearl barley, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and salt. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil.
Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 35 minutes. Stir occasionally until the barley is tender and the flavors are well combined.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup before serving.
Garnish each bowl with chopped fresh parsley for added flavor and freshness.
Serve hot, and enjoy this heart-healthy dish with your loved ones.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2420 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.3 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.8 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 4944 mg | 105% | |
*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.
