Best 7 Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of mushroom barley soup, a culinary delight that harmonizes earthy mushrooms, tender barley, and a savory broth. Experience the symphony of flavors as umami-rich mushrooms meld with the nutty texture of barley, creating a hearty and wholesome meal. This versatile soup offers endless possibilities for customization, whether you prefer a creamy, rich version or a lighter, broth-based variation. With its versatility and adaptability to various dietary preferences, mushroom barley soup stands as a timeless classic, perfect for chilly days or as a nourishing pick-me-up anytime. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of mushroom barley soup recipes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

BEEF MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP



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Family favorite. It kind of turns into a type of stew as the barley soaks up much of the beef stock. Best part is that it gets better with age, so make plenty and enjoy throughout the week! It's always better the second day, so you might want to cook it one day, refrigerate it overnight, and then cook it again the next day.

Provided by Wendellian

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

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
7 ½ cups beef stock
8 ounces pearl barley
1 pound mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook beef stew meat in a large skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a large soup pot.
  • Heat vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and carrot in the hot oil until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetable mixture to the beef in the pot.
  • Pour beef stock into the pot.
  • Stir pearl barley into the stock.
  • Place soup over medium-low heat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is completely tender, about 2 hours.
  • Stir mushrooms through the soup; cook 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 219.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

QUICKEST MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP



Quickest Mushroom-Barley Soup image

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

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

HEARTY MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP....MADE EASY



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I WANTED A HEARTY SOUP N FOUND A SMALL AMT OF BARLEY LEFT IN MY PANTRY SO THIS SOUP WAS MADE N DEVOURED

Provided by Lora DiGs

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c pearl barley
5 c beef broth
2 c fresh mushrooms, slicd
1 medium onion, choppd
2 medium carrots, choppd
1 stalk(s) celery, choppd
2 medium potatoes, peeld n choppd
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. RINSE BARLEY N PUT IN A LARGE POT....COVER WITH A CUP OF BEEF BROTH N BRING TO A BOIL THEN PUT ON SIMMER FOR ABOUT A HALF HOUR JUST UNTIL BARLEY BECOMES TENDER.
  • 2. IN A SEPERATE PAN MELT BUTTER N BROWN MUSHROOMS A BIT...ONLY TURN ONCE ABOUT 4 MINUTES TOTAL. REMOVE MUSHROOMS N SET ASIDE. NOW PUT ONE TBLSPN OF OLIVE OIL IN PAN N SAUTÉ ONIONS JUST UNTIL SOFTND.
  • 3. TO THE SIMMERN BARLEY ADD POTATOES, CELERY, CARROTS, MUSHROOMS N ONIONS. NEXT ADD REMAINN BEEF BROTH COVER N SIMMER FOR 40 MINUTES....ENJOY :)
  • 4. BETTER SECOND DAY....IF THERE R ANY LEFTOVERS! IF BROTH HAS BEEN ABSORBD BY BARLEY JUST ADD MORE BROTH N HEAT N EAT ;) ADJUST SEASONN WITH S n P

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

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. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. This is a great way to add even more flavor and nutrition to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Use a good quality broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Season your soup to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to your liking.
  • Let your soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve your soup hot with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Mushroom barley soup is a delicious, hearty, and nutritious soup that can be easily made at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give mushroom barley soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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