Mushroom Barley Soup
Cozy up with a warm and hearty bowl of Mushroom Barley Soup, the perfect combination of wholesome, earthy flavors and satisfying comfort food. This one-pot recipe is brimming with tender pearl barley, savory cremini mushrooms, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with thyme and bay leaf. Ready in just over an hour, this nutrient-packed, plant-based soup is easy to prepare and perfect for meal prepping or serving a crowd. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and enjoy this nourishing, vegan-friendly dish that's as comforting as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 2 pieces Celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 12 ounces Cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
- 0.75 cup Pearl barley, rinsed
- 8 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown.
Stir in the pearl barley, vegetable broth, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1102 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 932 mg | 20% | |
*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.
