MUSHROOM BEAN BARLEY SOUP

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Here's a hearty soup that is delicious and chock-full of vegetables. I like to eat it with a chunk of crusty bread smothered in butter.-Constance Sullivan, Oceanside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h25m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dried great northern beans
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups chopped onions
1 medium leek (white portion only), sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 large carrots, chopped
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Soak beans according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook the mushrooms, onions and leek in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Add beans and remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beans and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

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Philemon Sandrose
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are rich and hearty, and the barley adds a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Laughlin
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This soup is one of my favorites! It's so easy to make and it turns out so delicious. The barley gives it a nice chewy texture and the mushrooms and beans are very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Janet John
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling. The flavors are rich and the barley gives it a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Christian Dhieu
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This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it turns out so delicious. The barley gives it a nice chewy texture and the mushrooms and beans are very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rameez Naheem
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of mushrooms, beans, and barley. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Parvaz Ahmed
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This soup was delicious! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the barley added a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


birendra bohara
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I really enjoyed this soup! It was very flavorful and filling. I loved the combination of mushrooms, beans, and barley. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Sandra Frazier
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would have liked it to be a bit more brothy. The flavors were good, but I think it needed more salt and pepper. Overall, it was a decent soup, but I wouldn't make it again.


Light Clips
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavors were a bit too muted for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and herbs. I also would have liked to see more vegetables in it.


FAYEK 090
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper. I also would have liked to see more vegetables in it. Overall, it was a decent soup, but I wouldn't make it again.


Fares Kassahun
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I was really impressed with this soup! It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The barley gave it a nice chewy texture and the mushrooms and beans were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aamir Dahri
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so comforting and filling, and the flavors are just amazing. I love the combination of mushrooms, beans, and barley. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Suliman Amiri
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so flavorful! I used a mix of dried and fresh mushrooms, and they both added a lot of depth to the broth. I also added a bit of extra garlic and thyme, and it was perfect.


Bontle Mokhonoana
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but this soup changed my mind! The barley was cooked perfectly and added a great heartiness to the soup. The mushrooms and beans were also delicious.


Ajai Lall
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This mushroom bean barley soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the barley added a nice chewy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.