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Mushroom Barley Soup

Comforting Mushroom Barley Soup for Cozy Nights

This Mushroom Barley Soup is a wholesome, comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings, promising nourishment and delightful flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms Consider using cremini or shiitake.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced; garlic powder (1/8 teaspoon per clove) can work in a pinch.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Olive oil is a great dairy-free substitute.
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth Switch to vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup medium pearl barley Quinoa or rice can be used for a gluten-free variation.
For the Seasoning & Texture
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce Tamari is a fantastic gluten-free alternative.
  • 1 medium carrot Sliced; can swap for parsnips or sweet potatoes.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed Dried dill can replace fresh but won’t be as fragrant.
  • salt Essential for seasoning to taste.
  • pepper Essential for seasoning to taste.

Equipment

  • Medium pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly. Add in 2 cups of sliced fresh mushrooms and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing them for about 3 minutes until browned and fragrant.
  2. Pour in 4 cups of reduced-sodium chicken broth and stir in 1 cup of medium pearl barley along with 1 tablespoon of reduced-sodium soy sauce. Bring to a gentle boil over high heat, which takes around 5 minutes.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. After 20 minutes, uncover the pot and add 1 sliced medium carrot and 1 tablespoon of fresh dill weed. Stir and cover again, simmering for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper. If too thick, add more broth or water. Let rest covered for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Sauté the mushrooms until well-browned for enhanced flavors. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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