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.

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Gordon Roberts
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


noman ahmed
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I love that this soup is healthy and delicious.


Evelyn Villa'Del'e JC
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Alex Vybz94
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


LauraLynne Foster
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I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it turned out great. This soup is a great option for vegetarians and vegans.


Juttdi Queen
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I added some extra vegetables to this soup, like carrots and celery. It turned out great and I loved the added flavor.


outdoor adventurer525
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This soup is so flavorful. I love the combination of mushrooms, spinach, and barley.


Laurine Kongolo
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so rich and satisfying.


Casey Wilder
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and then reheated it for lunch during the week.


Md.Mofazzal Hossain
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy and convenient.


Ariane Taylor
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover spinach and mushrooms, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


Jacqui Tomlin
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley was cooked perfectly and didn't have that chewy texture that I usually don't like.


OMAR RUSSELL
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I love that this soup is made with simple, healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sumit Jaigadi
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are warm and comforting.


being summer.r
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make. It didn't take long at all and the results were amazing. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the barley added a nice texture.


Justin Schweitzer
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Vodriguez Mergilles
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfect. It was so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zeshan
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This mushroom, spinach, and barley soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and savory, and the soup was hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.