Best Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Best Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices turkey bacon; 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 red onion chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 8 cups fat-free chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups chopped carrots; 2 cups chopped Louisiana yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into small cubes; 3/4 cup medium pearl barley

Servings: persons

5 slices turkey bacon
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 red onion chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
8 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups chopped Louisiana yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into small cubes
3/4 cup medium pearl barley

1
In large nonstick pot, cook bacon until crisp, Remove to paper towels, crumble, set aside,
2
In same pot coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute mushrooms, garlic, and onion until tender about 7 minutes,
3
Add thyme, broth, bay leaf, carrots, sweet potatoes and barley, Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook 25 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender.
4
Season to taste, remove bay leaf.
5
If too thick, add more broth.
6
To serve, sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

937

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

163

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slices turkey bacon, 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 red onion chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Barley Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Barley Soup

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