Best 14 Savory Mushroom Barley Soup Recipes

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Savory mushroom barley soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. This hearty and flavorful soup is packed with mushrooms, barley, and vegetables, and it's easy to make. You can prepare it in just one pot, and it's ready in about an hour. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

SAVORY MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP



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Fresh mushrooms and barley star in this tasty soup shared by Christine Wright of Franklinton, North Carolina. Onions, celery and carrots make it a hearty favorite throughout the year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

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

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
4 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth
2 cups sliced carrots
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and barley to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is partially cooked. (Do not drain.), Meanwhile, in a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute onions and celery in oil until tender. Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, carrots, tomato paste and barley mixture., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

MUSHROOM BARLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 544 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SAVORY MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP



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Fresh Mushrooms and barley star in this meatless tasty soup, onions, celery, and carrots make it a hearty favorite throughtout the year. The recipe comes Taste of Home, Light & Tasty.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
4 medium onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs sliced fresh mushrooms
6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups beef broth
2 cups sliced carrots
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt and pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan, bring water and barley to a boil; Reduce heat: cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is partially cooked (DO NOT DRAIN).
  • Meanwhile, in a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute onions and celery in olive oil until tender, Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, carrots, tomato paste and Barley mixture; Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally; Stir in salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 208.4, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8, Protein 6.4

CREAMY MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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Taken from the Campbell's web site a few years back. Haven't tried it yet, but it's real simple and it's just doctoring up their canned soup to make it more homemade.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup barley, cooked
1 (26 ounce) can fat-free cream of mushroom soup
3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add mushrooms and onion and cook until tender.
  • Add barley and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add soup, water, thyme and pepper.
  • Heat to a boil.
  • Cover and cook over low heat 40 minutes or until barley is done.
  • Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.9

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.)

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

MRS. KOSTYRA'S MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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Mrs. Kostyra used Polish borowik mushrooms in this recipe, but dried porcini work just as well. Martha made this recipe on Cooking School episode 308.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ounces dried mushrooms, such as Polish borowik or porcini
2 cups warm water
6 ounces pearl barley, washed
10 cups Beef Stock Mrs. Kostyra's Beef Stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup sour cream (optional)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill

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.

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

MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Jason Epstein

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms
8 ounces butter or margarine
1 very large onion or 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped (about 1 pound)
6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
4 stalks of celery with leaves,diced
3 big carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons flour
2 quarts beef broth
2 1/2 cups barley, rinsed
2 tablespoons kosher salt or more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Soak the dried mushrooms in 1 quart hot water for 1 hour. Strain through a filter or cheesecloth. Reserve the water. Coarsely chop the dried mushrooms and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat and sauté onions and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the fresh mushrooms, celery, carrots and 4 tablespoons parsley. Cook until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the flour and stir until blended. Stir in the mushroom soaking liquid until blended, then stir in the beef broth and 6 cups water. Stir in the barley, soaked mushrooms, 2 tablespoons salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the soup to boiling, stirring frequently, then lower the heat, cover the pot and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the barley is tender.
  • Add the remaining parsley, mix thoroughly and add more water if the soup is too thick. Adjust seasonings if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 319, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 786 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

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.

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include shiitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. If you add too many mushrooms, they will not cook evenly and will release too much water, making your soup watery.
  • Cook the mushrooms until they are browned. This will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice texture.
  • Use a good quality broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you can, use homemade broth, but if you don't have time, store-bought broth is fine.
  • Add barley to the soup. Barley is a hearty grain that will add texture and flavor to your soup. You can use pearled barley or hulled barley. Pearled barley cooks faster, but hulled barley has a more nutty flavor.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or white wine for a bit of acidity.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your soup. Some good options include parsley, chives, and dill.

Conclusion:

Savory mushroom barley soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious mushroom barley soup that your family and friends will love.

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