Best 7 Mushroom And Barley Soup Crock Pot Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and wholesome Mushroom and Barley Soup, a comforting dish that warms the soul on chilly days. This delectable soup is a symphony of flavors, featuring an earthy blend of mushrooms, tender barley, and a rich broth enhanced with aromatic herbs. Its creamy texture, punctuated by the occasional bite of barley, creates a satisfying and nourishing experience. But this article doesn't stop at one recipe; it offers a diverse collection of culinary creations that revolve around this classic soup. From a hearty beef-based variation to a vegetarian delight bursting with vegetables, and even a slow cooker version for effortless preparation, this article has something for every palate and cooking style. So, embark on a culinary journey, explore the diverse recipes, and discover your perfect Mushroom and Barley Soup companion.

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

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!

DEB'S MUSHROOM & BARLEY SOUP



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Nothing is more comforting than coming home to this rich soup! I prepare the ingredients the night before and start the slow cooker on my way out the door in the morning. -Debra Kamerman, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
5 cups water
4 cups beef stock
3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound ground turkey

Steps:

  • Place first 9 ingredients and 2-1/2 teaspoons salt in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker., In a large bowl, mix egg and remaining salt. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; drop gently into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 967mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SLOW COOKER 5-MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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This hearty version of an American classic soup is inspired by 'Chef Jakey' of the long-gone 'Steak Pub' in 1970's Monticello, NY. Long ago, I lived and worked in the upstate New York resort town of Monticello. As an electrical contractor, one of my clients was an upscale restaurant called 'The Steak Pub.' They had an Asian head chef named 'Jakey.' During winter months when business was slow, we spent hours doing electrical upgrades. Inevitably, we would be there at lunch time, and Jakey would invite us to his specialty, Mushroom Barley Soup, with hot sourdough. The addition of the cream of mushroom soup gives a creamier end result. Serve hot with sourdough or other fine bread, or garlic rounds.

Provided by Doug N

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups water
1 cup barley
4 cups beef broth
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced carrot
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 (6 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
½ cup chopped brown beech mushrooms
½ cup chopped oyster mushrooms
¼ cup dried shiitake mushrooms
¼ cup dried black mushrooms, broken into small pieces
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground mixed peppercorns

Steps:

  • Heat water in a slow cooker set to High until hot; add barley, beef broth, milk, olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, white mushrooms, brown beech mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, black mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, salt, and ground mixed peppercorns to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on High for 1 hour.
  • Remove shiitake mushrooms with a slotted spoon and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Reduce heat setting to Low and continue cooking 7 hours more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1092 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP (CROCK POT)



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Make and share this Mushroom and Barley Soup (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Grains

Time 6h21m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ounce dried mushroom
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons chives, minced

Steps:

  • Place the dried mushrooms in a heatproof measuring cup and cover with hot water. Let sit until softened. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid. Slice mushrooms. Set aside.
  • In a small skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook until softened (5 minutes).
  • Transfer vegetables to crock pot and add barley, both kinds of mushrooms, broth, reserved mushroom soaking liquid, thyme and salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Serve garnished with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 28, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 5, Protein 8

SLOW COOKER MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup is bursting with tender mushrooms, carrots, celery and onions complimented with bits of barley in a perfectly seasoned broth. Let your slow cooker do the work for you today!

Provided by Gwynn Galvin

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 pkg. (10 ounces) sliced crimini or white mushrooms, (about 3 cups)
1 clove garlic, (minced)
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup uncooked barley
4 cups vegetable broth (*)
2 Tbs. butter

Steps:

  • Arrange carrots, celery and onion in bottom of slow cooker. Top with mushrooms then garlic, thyme, kosher salt and pepper. Top with barley and add broth.
  • Cook 6 hours on low.
  • Stir in butter and let cook additional 15 minutes until butter is melted and blended in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 1276 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS FOR THE CROCK POT!



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This is a hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a tossed salad for the perfect meal! Variation: Instead of finishing the soup with sour cream and dill, ladle into ovenproof bowls. Place a slice or two of a baguette in each bowl. Sprinkle liberally with shredded swiss cheese and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.

Provided by Shannon 24

Categories     Grains

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (14 g) package dried wild mushrooms, such as porcini
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces stewing beef, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 onions, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 cups beef broth
sour cream
fresh dill, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a heatproof bowl, soak dried mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve, reserving liquid. Chop mushrooms finely and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add onions, celery and carrots to pan and cook, stirring until softened. Add garlic, salt, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add barley and stir until coated. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth and reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a boil. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream and dill.

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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful soup. Try using a mix of cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • If you don't have pearl barley, you can use regular barley, but it will take longer to cook. You can also use other grains, such as quinoa or farro.
  • To make the soup thicker, add more barley or cornstarch. You can also mash some of the mushrooms to create a thicker consistency.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

This mushroom and barley soup is a hearty, flavorful, and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make in the crock pot, and it is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to experiment with different types of mushrooms and vegetables to create your own unique soup.

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