Best 9 Hearty Mushroom Barley Soupmade Easy Recipes

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Looking for a heartwarming and satisfying meal that's easy to make? Try our hearty mushroom barley soup! This delicious soup is packed with flavorful mushrooms, tender barley, and a rich broth that will warm you up from the inside out. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. In this article, we'll provide you with a detailed recipe and helpful tips to create the best mushroom barley soup you've ever tasted.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

BEEFY MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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This is a thick and hearty soup. It can also be made with a vegetable stock for a meatless version.

Provided by Karen Hemzacek

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups water
2 tablespoons margarine
2 large carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
6 cups water
3 cubes beef bouillon cube
¼ cup pearl barley
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Brown small cubes of stew meat in vegetable oil over medium heat until juices become a rich brown color. Add 2 cups water, and simmer meat while preparing the vegetables.
  • In a large soup pot, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Saute carrots, onion, garlic, celery, and mushrooms.
  • Add meat, 6 cups water, bouillon cubes, and barley to vegetable mixture. Cook until barley is soft, about 1 hour. Adjust liquid and seasoning as desired. Remove from heat, and stir in sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 422.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful soup. With beef, barley and vegetables, it's hearty enough to be a meal. A big steaming bowl with a slice of crusty bread is so satisfying on a cold day. -Lynn Thomas, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield about 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or stockpot, cook meat in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove meat with a slotted spoon; keep warm and set aside. , Saute onions, carrots and celery in drippings over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic and thyme; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in broths, water, barley, salt if desired and pepper. , Return meat to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until barley and meat are tender. Add parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 13g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

HEARTY MUSHROOM-BEEF-BARLEY SOUP



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Savor the delicious flavor and aroma of bacon, mushroom and tender pieces of beef chuck steak in this Hearty Mushroom Beef Barley Soup recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb. mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake), sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. A.1. Original Sauce
1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 qt. (4 cups) water
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
3/4 cup barley, uncooked

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or stockpot on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from pan.
  • Add mushrooms to drippings in pan; cook on medium-high heat 5 min. or until mushrooms start to release their liquid. Simmer on low heat 15 min. or until mushrooms are golden brown and all liquid is cooked off.
  • Add dressing, A.1., beef, onions and carrots; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, adding garlic for the last minute.
  • Stir in water, broth, barley and bacon. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 50 min. or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 13 g

HEARTY MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Grains

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
12 ounces sliced mushrooms
28 ounces low-sodium low-fat chicken broth (2 -14 oz. cans)
10 3/4 ounces 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add oil and tilt pan to coat bottom pan.
  • Add yellow onions; cook 8 minutes or until just begining to turn golden.
  • Add carrots and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, barley; worcestershire sauce and thyme; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in green onions, salt and pepper.

CHUNKY MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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

Provided by kzbhansen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package white button mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 bay leaf
3 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup barley
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot. Add mushrooms and onions and cook stirring for about 8 Minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in the flour.
  • Add the broth in a steady stream, mixing continuously to blend with the flour.
  • Add Barley, Bay Leaf and simmer on low, covered, for 30-40 minutes until the barley is cooked.
  • Discard bayleaf and season to taste.

MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Mushroom     Vegetable     High Fiber     Lunch     Barley     Root Vegetable     Fall     Winter     Chill     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

14 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/4 cups pearl barley
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups chopped onions
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup chopped stemmed dried shiitake mushrooms (about 1/4 ounce)
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 carrot, peeled, thinly sliced
1 parsnip, peeled, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine stock and barley in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onions; sauté 5 minutes. Add fresh mushrooms; sauté until brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic. Add sautéed mushroom mixture, dried mushrooms, celery, carrot and parsnip to soup. Simmer until dried mushrooms and parsnip are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill. Bring to simmer before serving.)

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms before adding them to the soup. This will help them to brown and develop their flavor.
  • Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have beef broth, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • Add some barley to the soup. This will give it a hearty and filling texture.
  • Season the soup to taste. You may want to add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the broth.

Conclusion:

Hearty mushroom barley soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give this hearty mushroom barley soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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