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Description
A hearty and nutritious mushroom barley soup that’s perfect for a cozy meal. It combines earthy mushrooms with chewy barley for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Rinse the barley under cold water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the barley, vegetable broth, water, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until barley is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- Soak barley for 1 hour to reduce cooking time.
- Use a mix of mushroom varieties for deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American