Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Mushroom Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup dried mushrooms like porcini; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 pound white mushrooms, washed, trimmed and coarsely cut; 1/2 pound shiitake, cremini, portobello or other mushrooms, washed, trimmed and coarsely cut; 1/2 cup pearled barley; 6 cups no-salt-added beef broth or stock; 3 tablespoons dry sherry; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon wine vinegar

Servings: persons

⅓ cup dried mushrooms like porcini
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound white mushrooms, washed, trimmed and coarsely cut
1/2 pound shiitake, cremini, portobello or other mushrooms, washed, trimmed and coarsely cut
1/2 cup pearled barley
6 cups no-salt-added beef broth or stock
3 tablespoons dry sherry
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon wine vinegar

1
Cover dried mushrooms with 1 cup hot water, and set aside for 20 minutes.
2
Drain, reserving liquid.
3
Finely chop mushrooms.
4
Heat oil in heavy-bottomed deep pot.
5
Saute onions and carrots over medium heat until onions begin to color.
6
Add garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
7
Add fresh mushrooms, and saute for 5 minutes, until they begin to release liquid.
8
Raise heat and add barley; saute until it begins to color.
9
Add broth and sherry.
10
Strain mushroom-soaking liquid and add to pot along with reconstituted mushrooms.
11
Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 40 minutes, until barley is tender.
12
Stir in vinegar; adjust seasonings and serve.

136

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup dried mushrooms like porcini, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 medium carrot, diced, 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.

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Mushroom Barley Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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