General Store Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

Name: General Store Mushroom Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 12 lbs mushrooms, stems and caps separated; 10 cups water; ½ cup white wine; 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup pearl barley, uncooked; ½ cup fresh Italian parsley; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 12 lbs mushrooms, stems and caps separated
10 cups water
½ cup white wine
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup pearl barley, uncooked
½ cup fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

1
*Use any mixed variety of mushrooms.
2
Separate stems and slice the caps.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
4
Add mushroom stems plus a few caps and sweat for five minutes until tender and releasing juice.
5
Add water and wine, boil and reduce heat, partially cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Strain liquid through a fine sieve, reserve eight cups of liquid; set aside.
7
Discard stems.
8
Place pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and add onion, celery, carrots, and sweat for 5 minutes until tender.
9
Add thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper; stir to coat vegetables.
10
Add sliced mushroom caps and saute for 5 minutes until tender and releasing juices.
11
Add reserved mushroom stock and pearl barley.
12
Boil then reduce heat and simmer one hour until barley is tender.
13
Remove from heat, add parsley, vinegar and garlic.
14
Remove bay leaves before serving.

166

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 12 lbs mushrooms, stems and caps separated, 10 cups water, ½ cup white wine, and more.

Yes, General Store Mushroom 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.

General Store Mushroom Barley Soup

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