Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe
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Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup

By: SANDI149 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (97)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup barley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 198 | Total Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by Mike   view full review
Very nice! Here is idea you might also try. Put the barley on a sheet pan and toast lightly in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2009 by Qmommy   view full review
The flavor of this soup was really good. However, in the future I will follow the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by merhope1011   view full review
Just great! SO very easy - it actually lives up to its name! We like ours a bit thicker than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by bob w   view full review
this soup was excellent. I like mine extra thick so I used 1 cup of barley. even better the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2010 by lmunter   view full review
This was so easy to make and it turned out pretty well.I made a few additions that I think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2008 by Heidi B.   view full review
Delicious! Took another reviewer's advice and used a full cup of barley. You can always add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2008 by Michelle   view full review
I followed the directions exactly and loved the soup! This is a great basic recipe to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2008 by leanne   view full review
A very good soup. I didn't have barley so I used orzo and it was a nice touch.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by ironchefweber   view full review
I doubled the recipe; otherwise, made it verbatim. Great basic soup, I liked it a lot; make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by stickmodee   view full review
Great recipe as is. I added a little extra garlic. So simple and delicious.No need for salt...

 

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