Mushroom Barley and Collards Soup
Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Mushroom Barley and Collards Soup, a nutrient-packed recipe bursting with earthy flavors and wholesome ingredients. This robust vegan soup combines tender pearl barley, savory cremini mushrooms, and vibrant chopped collard greens in a rich and smoky vegetable broth seasoned with thyme, smoked paprika, and a splash of lemon juice for a refreshing finish. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot wonder is as comforting as it is nourishing, with its fiber-rich barley and vitamin-loaded greens. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make soup serves six, making it ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Serve it alongside crusty bread for an irresistible, soul-warming meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, and cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed pearl barley, thyme, smoked paprika, and the bay leaf.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Add the chopped collard greens to the pot and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the greens are tender.
Season with salt, black pepper, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1121 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1068 mg | 23% | |
*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.
