Low 'N Slow Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Low 'N Slow Mushroom Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pearl barley; 1 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 6 cups white mushrooms, halved if large; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 6 cups beef stock; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

1/4 cup pearl barley
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
6 cups white mushrooms, halved if large
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1
Combine pearl barley and boiling water in a bowl; set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
2
Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrot in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Stir mushrooms into the onion mixture; cook and stir until softened and brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Drain the barley, discarding any remaining water from soaking. Stir the barley into the mushroom mixture.
5
Stir the garlic and tomato paste into the mixture, stir until combined, then pour the beef stock into the sauce pan. Season with the oregano, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
6
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer for 1 hour.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pearl barley, 1 cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Low 'N Slow 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low 'N Slow Mushroom Barley Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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