Best 12 Fast Mushroom And Barley Soup Recipes

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In the realm of quick and satisfying meals, "fast mushroom and barley soup" emerges as a culinary delight. With its earthy mushroom flavors, wholesome barley, and a symphony of aromatic herbs, this soup promises a comforting and nutritious experience. Whether you're pressed for time on a busy weekday or seeking a cozy dish for a chilly evening, this recipe offers an effortless culinary journey that culminates in a hearty and flavorful soup, ready to warm your soul and nourish your body.

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MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP



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Nice, filling soup.

Provided by WRHS ProStart

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
2 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, beet greens, and Swiss chard)
½ (12 ounce) package frozen corn
1 cup pearl barley
1 cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms
1 cup peeled, thinly sliced carrot

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth over onion mixture; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Stir mixed greens, corn, pearl barley, cremini mushrooms, and carrot through the simmering stock.
  • Cook until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 488.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

QUICK MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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I surprised my mother with a visit some years ago, and she was preparing this soup when I walked in. It was so wonderful that I asked for the recipe, and I've been fixing it ever since. -Edie Irwin, Cornwall, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEALTHY DRIED MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP



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If you're looking for a hearty and healthful meal, consider this dried mushroom and barley soup. The barley adds nuttiness, a sprinkle of flour lends viscosity to the broth and the dried mushrooms provide meatiness and umami. If you have fresh mushrooms on hand, you can add them, too. The result is a deliciously nourishing, vegetarian dish that everyone will love.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (about 1 cup)
3 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, finely diced
1 medium onion, diced
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup pearl barley
4 cups low-sodium vegetable or mushroom broth
1/4 cup sour cream, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
4 slices hearty white or sourdough bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with the boiling water. Let soak until well hydrated and softened, about 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the liquid. Roughly chop the porcini and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion, cremini mushrooms if using, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all vegetables are tender and mushrooms are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar and the tomato paste to the pot, then continue to cook, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle the flour and thyme evenly over the vegetables and cook, stirring, until flour is dissolved and no longer raw, about 1 minute. Stir in the barley, broth, reserved mushroom liquid and porcini, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover slightly and cook until the barley is tender and the soup has thickened and reduced slightly, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and ladle into 4 bowls. Dollop with sour cream, sprinkle with parsley and serve with a slice of bread, for dipping.

QUICKEST MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP



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Have a pot of soup ready in just a half hour with quick-cooking barley. Lemon juice, parsley, and Parmesan wake up the mushrooms.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 pounds white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 1/2 cups canned reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 chunk (1 ounce) Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add broth and 2 cups water to pan; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to a simmer; add barley, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove soup from heat; stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve garnished with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 15 g

VERY EASY MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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I love mushroom barley soup and I was originally making one that took about 3 hours to cook. This one is so simple and easy and takes a third of the time. If you like mushroom barley soup, you will really like this. It's perfect for a cold winter night.

Provided by SANDI149

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup diced carrots
½ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
6 cups chicken broth
¾ cup barley
salt and pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 27.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

BEEF MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
One 1- 1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds beef shin on the bone, trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 carrot, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 rib celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups water
1/3 cup pearl barley, rinsed
1 cup chopped canned tomato
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 pound medium-sized button mushrooms, brushed, trimmed, and quartered
3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. Sear the meat on all sides until well browned; this will take about 15 minutes. Set the meat aside and wipe the pan out with a paper towel. Lower the heat to medium, add the oil to the pan. Add the carrot, onion, and celery to the pan and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Return the meat to the pan with the water. Bring to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is just tender. Add the thyme, barley, and tomato, continue to simmer the soup, covered, for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat, add the mushrooms and saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste, and add them to the soup, and simmer for 15 minutes more. Remove the meat from the soup; cut the meat from the bone and dice. Skim any fat from the surface of the soup with a ladle or large spoon. Return the meat to the soup with the parsley. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in warm bowls.

FAST MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP



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Make and share this Fast Mushroom and Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Erv Kosch

Categories     Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 Cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces mushrooms, fresh and diced, thin sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat your oil over medium heat.
  • Sauté your onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic/leek and mushrooms and sauté mixture for 5 more minutes.
  • Mix the flour, parsley, salt, pepper together.
  • Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in the broths and bring to a fast boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add barley and cook for 10 minutes or until barely is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 703, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 6.3

DEB'S MUSHROOM & BARLEY SOUP



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Nothing is more comforting than coming home to this rich soup! I prepare the ingredients the night before and start the slow cooker on my way out the door in the morning. -Debra Kamerman, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
5 cups water
4 cups beef stock
3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound ground turkey

Steps:

  • Place first 9 ingredients and 2-1/2 teaspoons salt in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker., In a large bowl, mix egg and remaining salt. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; drop gently into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 967mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

MOTHER'S MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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Make and share this Mother's Mushroom Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HappyCookingMommy

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 25m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups sliced mushrooms (about 1/2 a pound)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups single strength beef broth
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

Steps:

  • In heavy 3-quart saucepan cook mushrooms, onions, bell pepper and garlic in oil over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Cover; simmer 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender.

QUICKEST MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP



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Categories     Mushroom     Low Sodium     Barley     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 pounds white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 1/2 cups low-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add broth and the water to pan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer; add barley and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove soup from heat; stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan.
  • About Barley
  • Pearl barley and quick-cooking barley absorb water faster than regular hulled barley because their bran layers have been removed. The quick-cooking variety, however, has also been presteamed and takes only 10 minutes to cook-more than twice as fast as pearl barley.
  • Nutrition Information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 310
  • Fat: 6.8g (2.4g Saturated Fat)
  • Protein: 15.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 48.7g
  • Fiber: 8.6g

MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Mimi Sheraton

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 1/2 to 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 to 2 1/2 pieces first-cut beef flanken
Salt
1 1/2 to 2 quarts water
1 carrot, scraped and cut in half vertically
1 stalk celery with leaves
1 small onion, peeled
2-inch pieces of parsnip and/or petrouchka
1 root of Italian parsley, if available
1/2 small knob celery, peeled, if available
2 or 3 sprigs parsley
3 dried Polish mushroom caps, soaked
20 minutes in hot water
2 tablespoons well-washed medium pearl barley
White pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill and 2 large or 4 small old potatoes, peeled, cut in half if large, and boiled for garnishes

Steps:

  • Place the meat and a pinch of salt in a 3-to-4-quart soup pot. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil, skim the foam from the surface, cover, reduce the heat and simmer gently for one hour.
  • Add the carrot, celery, onion, parsnip and/or parsley root, knob celery and parsley sprigs.
  • Remove the dried mushroom caps from their soaking liquid and chop coarsely. Add to the soup. If the soaking liquid is not sandy, add it to the soup.
  • Simmer for one hour, then add the barley. Simmer for 30 minutes to one hour more, or until the meat is very tender. If the soup thickens too much add a little boiling water as needed.
  • Remove the meat, trim off the fat and cut in chunks or spoonsize pieces. Return to the pot. Vegetables can be diced and returned to soup or eliminated, as you prefer.
  • Skim the fat from the surface of the soup. Season to taste and sprinkle in the dill if desired. Serve each portion of soup and meat with half a large (or 1 small) boiled potato.

MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Kay Schlozman

Categories     Soup/Stew     Mushroom     Potato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound mushrooms
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 onion, chopped
1 leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped
8 cups canned chicken broth
1 pound white potatoes (about 2 large), peeled, diced
1 carrot, peeled, chopped
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Separate mushroom stems from caps. Slice caps and set aside. Chop stems. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushroom stems, onion and leek and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in chicken broth, potatoes, carrot, barley and bay leaves. Cover mixture and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover soup, add mushroom caps and continue simmering until vegetables are very tender, about 25 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms: This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many mushrooms to the pot, they will not cook evenly. Cook the mushrooms in batches if necessary.
  • Sauté the mushrooms: This will help to caramelize them and bring out their flavor. Be sure to use a little bit of butter or oil to prevent them from sticking.
  • Use a good quality barley: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Look for barley that is plump and has a slightly nutty flavor.
  • Cook the barley according to the package directions: This will ensure that it is cooked properly.
  • Season the soup to taste: Be sure to add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a splash of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream.
  • Serve the soup hot: This soup is best enjoyed hot, so be sure to serve it immediately.

Conclusion:

This mushroom and barley soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover mushrooms. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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