Best 10 Creamy Mushroom Barley And Lima Bean Soup Recipes

MUSHROOM BARLEY

Steps:

• Cook 2 sliced onions in 2 tablespoons olive oil until caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Saute 3/4 pound sliced cremini mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter. Cook 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking barley in chicken broth as the label directs, then toss with the mushrooms, onions, some dill and salt.

CREAMY MUSHROOM, BARLEY AND LIMA BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• PREPARATION:.
• Cut the stems off the portabella mushrooms, slice into ¼ inch thin pieces and then cut each in half, set aside.
• Clean the white button mushrooms and slice into big pieces, set aside.
• Clean the carrot and then cut into diagonal slices, set aside.
• Cut into thin slices the swiss cheese and set aside.
• COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:.
• This recipe is based on using a slow cooking crock pot set to 4 hours, high/fast cooking and will depend on you model crock pot; Step #1, 2 hours cooking time, Step #2, 1 1/2 hours cooking time and Step #3, ½ hours cooking time.
• Step #1- In a crock pot add the stock, barley, portabella mushrooms, carrots , margarine, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves, sage, thyme, garlic salt, Mrs. Dash, pinch of white pepper, a quick stir and cook for 2 hours.
• Step #2- Next add the white button mushrooms and lima beans, a quick stir and cook for 1 ½ hours.
• Step #3- Next add the half & half cream, Harvey's Bristol Cream, a quick stir and cook for ½ hour.
• Ladle soup into individual bowls, topped with some swiss cheese and place in a microwave for about 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
• Finally add some chopped basil/arugula leaves on top of each individual bowl and serve.
• Enjoy!
• NOTES:.
• You can serve this soup with a bowl of sour cream on the side and allow guests to add to their soup as desired.
• This soup can be served for as a main meal in the evening or for a hearty nice lunch as well.

CREAMY RAMP AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring stock, 3 cups water, barley, ramp whites, and celery to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Stir in ramp greens. Transfer half of soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to pot, stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper.

MRS. KOSTYRA'S MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Place the mushrooms in a small bowl. Add water and let soak overnight. Transfer mushrooms and soaking liquid to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mushrooms are tender, about 40 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid. Coarsely chop mushrooms; set aside.
• Add barley to a small saucepan with 3 cups stock. Bring to a boil and let simmer until the barley is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in butter; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 7 cups stock to a boil with the carrots, celery, and reserved mushrooms and soaking liquid. Stir in the cooked barley mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and the flour. While stirring, slowly add 1 cup of the stock. Stir into soup with dill. Serve immediately.

BARLEY AND MUSHROOMS WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute until tender.
• Mix barley and vegetable broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until barley is tender.
• Stir white beans into the barley mixture. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, until beans are heated.

MUSHROOM BEAN BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Soak beans according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook the mushrooms, onions and leek in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Add beans and remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beans and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

VERY EASY MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender and transparent. Stir in mushrooms and continue to cook for a few minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and add barley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Soak porcini in 3 cups very hot water. Put olive oil in a medium saucepan and turn heat to high. Add shiitakes and carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown. Add barley, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown; sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Remove the porcini from their soaking liquid, and reserve liquid. Sort through porcini and discard any hard bits.
• Add porcini to pot and cook, stirring, for about a minute. Add bay leaf, mushroom soaking water and 3 cups additional water (or stock, if you prefer). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer; cook until barley is very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Add soy sauce, and taste. Add salt if necessary and plenty of pepper. Serve hot.

CREAMY BARLEY WITH TOMATOES AND GREENS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add the barley, tomatoes, wine, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Add the mustard greens until the greens are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan.

QUICK MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, carrot and onion; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add water and barley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until barley is tender., In a small bowl, mix flour, milk, salt and pepper until smooth; stir into soup. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.