MUSHROOM SPINACH BARLEY SOUP

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Looking for a filling, meatless meal in a bowl? Ladle up this delicious soup. It's a treasured favorite with my husband, five kids and grandkids-and guaranteed to warm body and soul. -Darlene Wiese-Appleby, Creston, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium leek (white portion only), halved and thinly sliced
1 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled turnips
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 cup quick-cooking barley
4 cups fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook leek and celery in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, turnips and carrots; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until turnips are tender. Add barley; simmer 10 minutes longer. Stir in spinach; cook 5 minutes more or until spinach and barley are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts :

Khoja Zada
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I love that this soup is vegetarian. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Raja Sahib
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover spinach and mushrooms, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


Mahmoud Taha
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


John Stokes
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the combination of mushrooms, spinach, and barley.


Rabin Gamer
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some shredded chicken to the soup and it was delicious.


Larry Maxfield
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and they didn't overpower the other flavors.


lovely write
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This soup is so flavorful! I love the addition of the white wine.


Cyber Glitch
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Hel Se
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Tin Rabo
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I love that this soup is vegetarian. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Hurelhuu monkhoo MONKHOO
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover spinach and mushrooms, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


Blessed Caleb
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


Anna Sandoval
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the combination of mushrooms, spinach, and barley.


Gangster Baby
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. It's definitely going into my regular rotation of recipes.


Paul Eyo
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and the barley gives it a nice chewy texture. I love that it's also packed with vegetables, so I can feel good about feeding it to my family.


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