Best 7 Mushroom Spinach Barley Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting warmth of Mushroom Spinach Barley Soup, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will nourish your body and soul. This hearty soup is packed with wholesome ingredients, including earthy mushrooms, tender spinach, and plump barley, all simmered in a savory broth that bursts with umami. With three variations to choose from - vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free - this versatile recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can savor its goodness. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly day or a nutritious addition to your weekly menu, this Mushroom Spinach Barley Soup promises to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling revitalized. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the harmonious blend of flavors that make this soup an irresistible culinary delight.

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!

VEGAN MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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You'll fall for our vegan mushroom barley soup! Soy sauce, balsamic, a mix of dried and fresh mushrooms, and spinach lend a modern take to this classic recipe.

Provided by Sheryl Julian

Categories     Dinner     Soup     1-Pot     Budget     Comfort Food     Make-ahead     Barley     Mushroom     Soup

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ounce dried porcini or other dried mushrooms
2 cups hot tap water
1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms (button, shiitake, large or baby portobello, or a mix)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 medium Yukon Gold potato, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
8 cups water, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more to taste
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
3 ounces baby spinach (2 cups packed), tough stems removed

Steps:

  • Soak the dried mushrooms: In a bowl, combine the porcini or other dried mushrooms and the 2 cups hot water. Set aside for 30 minutes to soak. With a slotted spoon, lift the mushrooms out of the bowl and transfer to a cutting board. Coarsely chop them. Strain the soaking liquid through a sieve lined with a paper towel to catch any grit and reserve.
  • Prep the fresh mushrooms: Whip any dirt from the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Remove the stems from all except the button mushrooms. Coarsely chop the large mushrooms and thinly slice the small mushrooms. Set aside.
  • Cook the vegetables: In a large stock pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the garlic, onion, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened. Add the mushrooms, stir well, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 10 minutes. Add the potato and barley and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
  • Add the liquids: Stir in the reserved mushroom soaking liquid, water, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaf, half the parsley, and half the dill. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Partially cover and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the barley and potatoes are both tender. If the mixture seems too thick at any point, add more water, 1/2 cup at a time.
  • Finish the soup: Add the spinach and stir well. Cover the pot and let the spinach wilt for 2 minutes. Stir the soup and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, soy sauce, or balsamic vinegar, if you like. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and dill. Ladle into bowls. Leftovers will keep refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 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

MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP



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Nice, filling soup.

Provided by WRHS ProStart

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

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
2 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, beet greens, and Swiss chard)
½ (12 ounce) package frozen corn
1 cup pearl barley
1 cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms
1 cup peeled, thinly sliced carrot

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth over onion mixture; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Stir mixed greens, corn, pearl barley, cremini mushrooms, and carrot through the simmering stock.
  • Cook until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 488.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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 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.

MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Tony Litwinko

Categories     Soup/Stew     Mushroom     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Barley     Winter     Tailgating     Healthy     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 pound mushrooms, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large carrots, chopped
2 large celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
8 cups canned vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion and barley. Sauté until vegetables begin to brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Add flour to pot and stir 5 minutes. Gradually mix in broth. Bring soup to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until barley is tender and soup is beginning to thicken, about 40 minutes. Mix in parsley and dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Use vegetable or chicken broth for a vegetarian or vegan soup. Use beef broth for a richer, more savory flavor.
  • Rinse the barley thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
  • If you don't have pearl barley, you can use quick-cooking barley or regular barley. Pearl barley will take longer to cook, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
  • If you like a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) at the end of cooking.

Conclusion:

This mushroom spinach barley soup is a hearty and delicious meal that's perfect for a cold night. It's also very easy to make, and you can easily customize it to your own liking. The next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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