Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup
Dive into the comforting warmth of Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup, a wholesome and satisfying dish perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with tender cremini mushrooms, pearl barley, and a blend of aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, this soup boasts rich, earthy flavors that nourish both body and soul. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth with a dash of soy sauce for depth, it’s brimming with nutritious ingredients including carrots, celery, and garlic. Easy to prepare in just over an hour, this one-pot recipe delivers a rustic charm and makes an ideal choice for a family dinner or meal prep. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a deliciously wholesome soup that’s vegan, hearty, and comforting—perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts and soup lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 16 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft and released their moisture.
Stir in the dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute to release the flavors of the herbs.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, add the rinsed pearl barley and bay leaf to the pot.
Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Remove the bay leaf, add the soy sauce, and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8182 mg | 356% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.2 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.6 g | ||
| Protein | 59.1 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 6028 mg | 128% | |
*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.
