Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Mushroom Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried mushrooms*; 1 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot; 1 medium (1 cup) leek, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/4-inch; 1/2 teapoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/2 cup uncooked barley; 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth; 2 large sprigs fresh dill, if desired; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill**; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 ounce dried mushrooms*
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
1 medium (1 cup) leek, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/4-inch
1/2 teapoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/2 cup uncooked barley
3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
2 large sprigs fresh dill, if desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill**
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Place dried mushrooms in bowl.
2
Pour boiling water over dried mushrooms; let stand 1 hour.
3
Drain; reserve liquid.
4
Slice mushrooms, if whole.
5
Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan; add soaked mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, carrot, leek and garlic.
6
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
7
Stir in reserved mushroom liquid, barley, chicken broth and 2 sprigs dill.
8
Continue cooking 8-10 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil.
9
Cover; cook over low heat 1 hour or until barley is tender.
10
Remove dill sprigs; stir in chopped dill, salt and pepper.
11
*Use porcini, morel, chanterelle or oyster mushrooms.
12
Avoid shiitake as they take longer to rehydrate.
13
**Substitute 2 teaspoons dried dill weed.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce dried mushrooms*, 1 cup boiling water, 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil, 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, 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.

Mushroom Barley Soup

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