Hearty Mushroom-Barley Soup With Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

Name: Hearty Mushroom-Barley Soup With Chicken and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1 small celery rib, diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 12 lb white button mushrooms, sliced; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste) (optional); 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 large bay leaf; ½ cup pearl barley (washed over with cold water); 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or 2 cups ham; 1 cup frozen peas (optional) or 1 cup corn (optional); 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted; ½ cup half-and-half cream (or use 1/4 each cup milk and whipping cream); ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (more for sprinkling); salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 small celery rib, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
12 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste) (optional)
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 large bay leaf
½ cup pearl barley (washed over with cold water)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken or 2 cups ham
1 cup frozen peas (optional) or 1 cup corn (optional)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
½ cup half-and-half cream (or use 1/4 each cup milk and whipping cream)
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (more for sprinkling)
salt and black pepper

1
In a large Dutch oven or saucepan heat butter over medium heat; add in onions, garlic, celery, carrots, mushrooms slices and cayenne (if using) and thyme; saute for about 5 minutes.
2
Add in the chicken broth, bay leaf and barley; simmer covered for about 40 minutes, or until the barley is desired texture.
3
Add in the cooked chicken or ham, peas, cream of chicken soup, half and half cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

1273

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

167

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, 1 small celery rib, diced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Mushroom-Barley Soup With Chicken and Vegetables 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.

Hearty Mushroom-Barley Soup With Chicken and Vegetables

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