Best 7 Low N Slow Mushroom Barley Soup Recipes

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Are you seeking a hearty and flavorsome soup recipe that offers a delightful combination of textures and umami richness? Look no further than the Low 'N' Slow Mushroom Barley Soup. This delectable soup showcases a symphony of earthy mushrooms, plump barley grains, and a rich broth that will tantalize your taste buds. Its slow-cooked preparation allows the ingredients to meld together seamlessly, resulting in a comforting and deeply satisfying meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the delectable details of this soup and present you with three variations to cater to diverse preferences. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a meatless marvel or a meat lover craving a savory indulgence, this article holds the perfect recipe for you.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP RECIPE



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Hearty mushrooms, chopped vegetables, and tender pearl barley make up this simple and satisfying mushroom barley soup. As comforting as your favorite deli's barley soup, but with even more flavor and a subtle smoky finish! Vegan and Mediterranean diet friendly.

Provided by Suzy

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO)
16 oz baby bella mushrooms, cleaned well and halved or sliced
Kosher salt
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
8 oz white mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
½ cup canned crushed tomatoes
Black pepper
1 tsp coriander
½ tsp to ¾ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
6 cups low-sodium broth (vegetable broth or beef broth)
1 cup pearl barley rinsed
½ cup packed chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch Oven, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add baby bell mushrooms and cook until mushrooms soften and gain some color (about 5 minutes or so). Remove from the pot and set aside for now.
  • In the same pot, add a little more extra virgin olive oil. Add onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and chopped white mushrooms. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Now, add crushed tomatoes and spices (coriander, smoked paprika, cumin). Cook for 3 minutes or so, tossing regularly.
  • Add broth and pearl barley. Bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes, then turn heat down. Cover and let simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes or until the barley is tender and cooked through.
  • Add the cooked bella mushrooms back to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes or so until mushrooms are well warmed through.
  • Finish with fresh parsley. Transfer to serving bowls and enjoy!

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.

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 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

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

LOW 'N SLOW MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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This soup hits the spot all year 'round! Serve with soft warm rolls, and your family will be cheering!

Provided by Leanne Cooke

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup pearl barley
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
6 cups white mushrooms, halved if large
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine pearl barley and boiling water in a bowl; set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrot in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir mushrooms into the onion mixture; cook and stir until softened and brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the barley, discarding any remaining water from soaking. Stir the barley into the mushroom mixture.
  • Stir the garlic and tomato paste into the mixture, stir until combined, then pour the beef stock into the sauce pan. Season with the oregano, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 352.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP (SLOW COOKER)



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One beef I have with crock pot recipes is sometimes the size of the crock pot isn't included with the recipe. I have an 7 qt. Kitchen Aide Crock Pot, so most recipes will fit into it. With this recipe, I noticed I only filled the crock with these ingredients to the 4 quart line. I got this recipe out of the Simple Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook. I noticed that the finished soup needed salt, but I don't add salt to my soups. I leave that up to the discretion of the person eating the soup. I used herbs from my garden that I grew and dried last fall. I used white button mushrooms in this soup. I sprinkled a little Romano cheese on top of my bowl of soup, which isn't vegan, but it surely tasted good and added a little extra flavour. I doubled the recipe because we love our soup!

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 6h15m

Yield 6-8 cups, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups sliced mushrooms (fresh)
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 tablespoons dairy-free margarine
1 tablespoon fresh dill
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Add the soup stock to your slow cooker and turn it on. If you're cooking this on low, 6 to 8 hours is perfect.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and set the crock and let it cook.
  • I always check the soup about 1/2 way through cooking as I've found at times the soups is done sooner then the time stated.
  • Bon Appetit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.1, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 27.1, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 20.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 19.6

Tips:

- **Use a variety of mushrooms.** This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms. - **Sauté the mushrooms before adding them to the soup.** This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more tender. - **Use a good quality beef broth.** This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have any beef broth on hand, you can also use chicken broth or vegetable broth. - **Add a splash of white wine or beer to the soup.** This will add a nice depth of flavor. - **Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.** You may also want to add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor. - **Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.** This will add a creamy richness to the soup. - **Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme.** This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This low-n-slow mushroom barley soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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