Best 7 Low N Slow Mushroom Barley Soup Recipes

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As the chilly autumn breeze sweeps in, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of soup to comfort the soul. And when it comes to slow-cooked goodness, few dishes can rival the flavors of a luscious "Low n' Slow Mushroom Barley Soup." This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of flavors, blending the earthy notes of mushrooms, the nutty richness of barley, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a savory broth. As the soup gently bubbles away, your kitchen will be filled with an enticing aroma that will have everyone's mouths watering in anticipation. So, grab your apron, fire up your stovetop, and embark on a culinary journey to create this bowl of pure bliss that will warm your insides and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LOW 'N SLOW MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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This soup hits the spot all year 'round! Serve with soft warm rolls, and your family will be cheering!

Provided by Leanne Cooke

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup pearl barley
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
6 cups white mushrooms, halved if large
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine pearl barley and boiling water in a bowl; set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrot in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir mushrooms into the onion mixture; cook and stir until softened and brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the barley, discarding any remaining water from soaking. Stir the barley into the mushroom mixture.
  • Stir the garlic and tomato paste into the mixture, stir until combined, then pour the beef stock into the sauce pan. Season with the oregano, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 352.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 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

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.

SOPHISTICATED MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP SLOW COOKER



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Again a soup recipe, I just love soup. This is from my fav. slow cooker cook book, "150 best slow cooker recipes", by Judith Finlayson. To make it vegetarian use 7 cups vegetable stock and omit the extra cup water.

Provided by Faith77

Categories     Stocks

Time 8h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup boiling water
1 (1/2 ounce) package dried wild mushrooms, such as porcini
2 tablespoons butter, divided
3 onions, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1 1/2 lbs button mushrooms, sliced
2/3 cup pearl barley
6 cups beef stock
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup soya sauce
finely chopped green onions or parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heatproof bowl, combine boiling water and dried mushrooms.
  • Let stand for 30 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve, reserving liquid.
  • Chop mushrooms finely and set aside.
  • In a skillet, over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoons butter.
  • Add onions and cook until soft.
  • Add garlic, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer mixture to slow cooker stoneware.
  • In same pan, melt remaining butter and cook button mushrooms over medium-high heat until they begin to lose their liquid.
  • Add dried mushrooms, toss to combine and cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer mixture to slow cooker stoneware.
  • Add barley, reserved mushroom soaking liquid, stock, water, bay leaf and soya sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Ladle into individual bowls and garnish with chopped green onions ro parsley, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 1879.3, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 10.7

MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP (SLOW COOKER)



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One beef I have with crock pot recipes is sometimes the size of the crock pot isn't included with the recipe. I have an 7 qt. Kitchen Aide Crock Pot, so most recipes will fit into it. With this recipe, I noticed I only filled the crock with these ingredients to the 4 quart line. I got this recipe out of the Simple Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook. I noticed that the finished soup needed salt, but I don't add salt to my soups. I leave that up to the discretion of the person eating the soup. I used herbs from my garden that I grew and dried last fall. I used white button mushrooms in this soup. I sprinkled a little Romano cheese on top of my bowl of soup, which isn't vegan, but it surely tasted good and added a little extra flavour. I doubled the recipe because we love our soup!

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 6h15m

Yield 6-8 cups, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups sliced mushrooms (fresh)
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 tablespoons dairy-free margarine
1 tablespoon fresh dill
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Add the soup stock to your slow cooker and turn it on. If you're cooking this on low, 6 to 8 hours is perfect.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and set the crock and let it cook.
  • I always check the soup about 1/2 way through cooking as I've found at times the soups is done sooner then the time stated.
  • Bon Appetit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.1, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 27.1, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 20.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 19.6

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

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good choices include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms before adding them to the soup. This will help them release their flavor and give the soup a richer color.
  • Use a good quality barley. Pearl barley is a good choice because it holds its shape well in the soup.
  • Cook the barley according to the package directions. Barley typically takes about 45 minutes to cook.
  • Add the barley to the soup towards the end of the cooking time. This will prevent it from becoming overcooked.
  • Season the soup to taste. Some good seasonings to use include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs before serving. Some good choices include parsley, thyme, and chives.

Conclusion:

Mushroom barley soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, making it a great choice for beginner cooks. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of mushroom barley soup that your family and friends will love.

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