Best 9 Mushroom Spinach Barley Soup Recipes

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Searching for a comforting and delectable soup recipe to warm your soul on a chilly day? Look no further! Mushroom spinach barley soup is an incredibly flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the earthy goodness of mushrooms, the vibrant green of spinach, and the nutty texture of barley. This hearty soup is not only a culinary delight but also packed with an array of essential nutrients, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a delicious and wholesome meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MUSHROOM SPINACH BARLEY SOUP



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Looking for a filling, meatless meal in a bowl? Ladle up this delicious soup. It's a treasured favorite with my husband, five kids and grandkids-and guaranteed to warm body and soul. -Darlene Wiese-Appleby, Creston, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium leek (white portion only), halved and thinly sliced
1 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled turnips
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 cup quick-cooking barley
4 cups fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook leek and celery in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, turnips and carrots; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until turnips are tender. Add barley; simmer 10 minutes longer. Stir in spinach; cook 5 minutes more or until spinach and barley are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts :

MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH



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I like to use hot sausage to make it spicy.

Provided by annieb1411

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounce Sausage hot Italian
8 ounce Mushroom sliced
2 Shallot finely chopped
2 Carrot chopped
2 ribs Celery chopped
1 cup Barley quick-cooking
2 cloves Garlic minced
32 ounce Beef broth Low Sodium
8 ounce Spinach fresh baby
1 teaspoon Thyme

Steps:

  • If sausage is in casing remove. Cook on medium 8 minutes or until done in a dutch oven. Remove. Cook mushrooms, shallots, carrots and celery in same pot on medium-high for 10 minutes. Add the barley, garlic and thyme and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in broth and 3 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in spinach and sausage and cook for 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 calories, Fat 30.97391776655 g, Carbohydrate 76.32099641666 g, Cholesterol 63.786426975 mg, Fiber 11.7566252291203 g, Protein 30.37527228215 g, SaturatedFat 11.47036701608 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (547g), Sodium 2903.770561751 mg, Sugar 64.5643711875397 g, TransFat 2.03302124293 g

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

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

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

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

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.

BEEF, BARLEY, AND MUSHROOM SOUP



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This rich, chunky soup makes even the coldest winter day welcome. Add a crisp, green salad, crusty bread, and a glass of Merlot to complete a memorable meal that will fill - and warm - you up! Adapted from Good Food Magazine, December 1987.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Grains

Time 3h30m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 lbs shin beef (bone in, about 1-1/4 lb.)
1 medium onion, halved with peel
3 quarts water
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, crushed through press
1 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped canned tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 allspice berries
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 1 T. oil in large Dutch oven over low heat. Add meat and halved onion and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Pour in the water. Simmer, partially covered, about 2 hours; skim surface as needed. Remove meat to plate. Strain stock through sieve lined with dampened paper towel. (Soup can be prepared up this point 1 day in advance.) Remove bone and gristle from meat; shred meat and add to strained stock.
  • Heat remaining 1 T. oil in Dutch oven over low heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery and stir to coat with oil. Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes; do not allow to brown. Stir in garlic, increase heat to medium, and cook 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and cook 5 minutes longer.
  • Add stock with beef, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, allspice and bay leaf. Heat to boiling and stir in barley. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until barley is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir spinach into soup for last 5 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.

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 to bring out their flavor.
  • Use fresh spinach. This will give your soup a brighter flavor and color.
  • Add the barley to the soup early on. This will give it time to cook through.
  • Season the soup to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This will add a bit of richness and creaminess.

Conclusion:

Mushroom spinach barley soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give mushroom spinach barley soup a try.

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