QUICKEST MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP

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Have a pot of soup ready in just a half hour with quick-cooking barley. Lemon juice, parsley, and Parmesan wake up the mushrooms.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 pounds white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 1/2 cups canned reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 chunk (1 ounce) Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add broth and 2 cups water to pan; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to a simmer; add barley, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove soup from heat; stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve garnished with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 15 g

Randy Kwasi
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and barley added a nice texture.


Elaine Kentner
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of mushrooms and barley, and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Idgarcox2021
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love to make it on a cold winter day.


Eunice
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I always add a little extra garlic and thyme, and I like to serve it with a crusty baguette.


Elisha Gonzalez
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the mushrooms and barley added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Lutendo Tendi
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the barley was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tudor
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of mushrooms and barley, and the broth is so flavorful.


Jelo Maagad
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and the mushrooms and barley add a nice touch.


Hadia Jahan Chowdhury
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I made this soup for my family last night and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The soup was hearty and filling, and the mushrooms and barley gave it a nice texture.


Hasseb ali
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of mushrooms and barley, and the broth was so flavorful. I also appreciated how easy it was to make - I had it on the table in under an hour.