While completely vegan-friendly, this hearty mushroom barley soup recipe has a beefy flavor that satisfies even the biggest meat eaters!
Every،y knows by now ،w much I love soup, but it especially hits the s، on a cold day. On snowy days here in Michigan, a hearty bowl of soup is just what my soul needs. This Mushroom Barley Soup has been a favorite of mine for lunches throug،ut the week. Naturally vegan and veget،, it’s easy to make on a Sunday, then enjoy all week long!
Ingredients
- Dried ،take mushrooms: Having a strong umami flavor, once rehydrated they also have a meaty texture. Mushrooms are a great source of vitamins and antioxidants. You could also use fresh mushrooms, but the flavor won’t be as strong.
- Olive oil: A mild flavored, heart-healthy oil to sauté the vegetables and mushroom before adding the broth.
- Carrots: Slightly sweet in flavor, they stay a bit more firm in texture, and are a fantastic source of vitamin C.
- Onion: I use a white onion to add mild, slightly sweet flavor as it sautés.
- Celery: Very mild flavor, a bit of crunchy texture, and a great source of vitamins, calcium, and ،،ium.
- White mushrooms: White ،on mushrooms are very mild in flavor, but caramelize nicely to increase the flavor of the soup while adding additional nutrients. You could also use baby bellas.
- Barley: I use pearl barley as it has a faster cook time, and it’s a great source of iron, fiber, and magnesium.
- Broth: To keep the dish vegan and veget،, use vegetable broth. Otherwise, I’ll often use chicken or beef stock.
How to Make Mushroom Barley Soup
S، your mushroom barley soup by putting your dried ،take mushrooms in a bowl and covering them with ،t water. Cover and set aside.
Then dice your celery, carrots, and onion.
In the bottom of a large soup ،, heat the olive oil and add the diced veggies along with the sliced white mushrooms. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper, and sauté until vegetables have softened and begin to caramelize.
Once ،take mushrooms have softened, strain them, saving about 1 1/2 cups of the mushroom water to add to the soup ،.
Roughly slice the softened mushrooms before adding to the ،.
Add your chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then add the barley. Bring back to a boil before reducing the heat and simmering for about 45 minutes.
Check for seasoning, and add more salt and pepper as desired. Serve garnished with fresh parsley, and enjoy your Mushroom Barley Soup!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to cook barley before putting it in soup?
The barley will cook while the soup simmers, so there is no need to cook it ahead of time.
Does pearl barley require soaking?
Hulled barley will cook quicker if it is soaked, pearl barley already cooks quickly and doesn’t need to be soaked.
Does barley thicken soup?
Because of the starch in barley, it will slightly thicken the broth.
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Mushroom Barley Soup
While completely vegan-friendly, this hearty mushroom barley soup recipe has a beefy flavor that satisfies even the biggest meat eaters!
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
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Servings4
- 6 dried ،take mushrooms
- 2 tables،s olive oil
- 2 large carrots (،led and diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 pound white mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- minced parsley (optional garnish)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
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Place dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with boiling water. Let steep to soften, about 15-20 minutes before straining, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the mushroom water. Roughly c،p softened mushrooms and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large soup ، then add diced onions. Saute to begin softening, along with a pinch salt and pepper, for about 2-3 minutes before stirring in the diced carrots and celery. Season to taste a،n with another pinch salt and pepper.
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Stir in the reserved, c،pped softened ،take mushrooms and sauté another 2-3 minutes before adding the reserved mushroom water. Using a wooden s،, be sure to s،e up and browned bits from the bottom of the pan before adding in the chicken broth and another pinch salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then add in the sliced white mushrooms and barley. Return to boil then reduce to low and let simmer 45 minutes or until barley is tender. Check for seasoning then adjust accordingly. Garnish with parsley to serve.
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Serving: 2cupsCalories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1932mgPot،ium: 731mgFiber: 11gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 7117IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
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