Best 10 Mothers Mushroom Barley Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting classic with our Mother's Mushroom Barley Soup. This timeless recipe, passed down through generations, embodies the essence of home cooking. A symphony of earthy mushrooms, tender barley, and aromatic herbs, simmered to perfection in a rich broth, creates a soul-warming experience. With variations for vegetarians and slow-cooker enthusiasts, this versatile soup caters to every taste and lifestyle. Dive into a culinary journey filled with flavor, tradition, and the comforting warmth of a well-loved family recipe.

Recipes included:

1. **Mother's Mushroom Barley Soup (Classic Recipe):** Experience the original magic of this cherished soup, crafted with a medley of mushrooms, pearl barley, carrots, celery, and onions, all simmered in a flavorful broth.

2. **Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup:** Embark on a meatless adventure with this flavorful rendition, featuring an array of mushrooms, hearty barley, and an umami-rich vegetable broth, delivering a satisfying and nourishing meal.

3. **Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup:** Let your slow cooker do the work with this convenient version. Simply toss in all the ingredients and let the magic happen. Savor the succulent flavors as they meld together over time, resulting in a comforting and delectable soup.

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

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.

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

MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Mark Russ Federman

Categories     Soup/Stew     Mushroom     Kid-Friendly     Lunch     Barley     Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 ounce dried Polish mushrooms or dried porcini mushrooms*
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 stalks celery with leaves, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 quart low-sodium beef broth
3/4 cup barley, rinsed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
*Using a blend of fresh mushrooms is also nice. Try shiitake, cremini, or button.

Steps:

  • Put the dried mushrooms in a bowl and cover them with 2 cups of boiling water. Allow them to soak for 1 hour. Strain the mushrooms through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a bowl. Reserve the liquid. Coarsely chop the mushrooms and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy stockpot or Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat. Add the onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add the fresh mushrooms, celery, carrot, and half of the parsley, and sauté until the mushrooms are golden and the celery and carrots are beginning to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in the fl our until well blended. Stir in the mushroom soaking liquid, soaked mushrooms, beef broth, and 4 cups of water. Stir in the barley, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add a little more water. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley before serving.

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 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!

BEEF MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
One 1- 1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds beef shin on the bone, trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 carrot, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 rib celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups water
1/3 cup pearl barley, rinsed
1 cup chopped canned tomato
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 pound medium-sized button mushrooms, brushed, trimmed, and quartered
3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. Sear the meat on all sides until well browned; this will take about 15 minutes. Set the meat aside and wipe the pan out with a paper towel. Lower the heat to medium, add the oil to the pan. Add the carrot, onion, and celery to the pan and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Return the meat to the pan with the water. Bring to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is just tender. Add the thyme, barley, and tomato, continue to simmer the soup, covered, for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat, add the mushrooms and saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste, and add them to the soup, and simmer for 15 minutes more. Remove the meat from the soup; cut the meat from the bone and dice. Skim any fat from the surface of the soup with a ladle or large spoon. Return the meat to the soup with the parsley. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in warm bowls.

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

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.

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

MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP



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Shiitake mushrooms and barley make this a very nutritious soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper
10 ounces button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 ounce dried sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Saute until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Add button mushrooms and cook until beginning to soften, about 8 minutes. Add broth, 4 cups water, and shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a boil and cook until all mushrooms are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Add barley, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook until barley is tender, about 12 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful soup. You can use fresh, dried, or a combination of both.
  • If you don't have pearl barley, you can substitute another type of barley, such as hulled barley or barley flakes.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, cook the barley and mushrooms and then let the soup cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the soup, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through. You can also add additional vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes, to the soup when you reheat it.

Conclusion:

Mother's Mushroom Barley Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of mushrooms, barley, and vegetables makes this soup a healthy and satisfying meal. Whether you're serving it for lunch or dinner, this soup is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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