Low Fat Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup
Savor the comforting flavors of this Low Fat Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup, a wholesome, nutrient-packed recipe designed to warm you from the inside out. Loaded with tender pearl barley, earthy mushrooms, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this soup is as nourishing as it is satisfying. The aromatic blend of garlic, bay leaf, and thyme infuses the broth with rich, savory notes, while staying low in fat thanks to a light sauté in olive oil. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and makes enough to feed a crowd. Garnished with vibrant fresh parsley, this one-pot wonder brings together hearty texture and classic flavors in a health-conscious way. Whether you're looking for a plant-based main course or a delicious appetizer, this mushroom barley soup is a must-try dish that’s both guilt-free and soul-soothing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 sticks celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their moisture.
Add the pearl barley to the pot, stirring to coat it with the vegetable mixture.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Raise the heat to bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1099 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2220 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3375 mg | 72% | |
*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.
