Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Vegetable Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounce dried porcini mushrooms; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium carrots, diced small; 1 zucchini, diced small; 6 -8 cremini mushrooms, sliced; salt & pepper; ½ cup barley; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig thyme

Servings: persons

12 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, diced small
1 zucchini, diced small
6 -8 cremini mushrooms, sliced
salt & pepper
½ cup barley
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or 4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme

1
Put the dried mushrooms in a large glass measuring cup and pour 2 cups of boiling water over them.
2
Set aside while you chop the vegetables.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat.
4
When it shimmers add the onion, garlic, and carrot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Add the zucchini and cook another 3 minutes.
6
Add the fresh mushrooms and cook another 3 minutes.
7
Add the barley and sprinkle with salt & pepper.
8
Stir to combine and cook another minute or two.
9
While thats going, pluck the porcini from the hot water and chop finely, then add to the pot.
10
Pour in the mushroom soaking liquidbut be careful not to add the gritty sediment at the bottom.
11
Add the broth and the bay leaf and bring to a boil.
12
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
13
When the timer goes off, add the thyme sprig and simmer another 15 minutes, until the barley is soft but not mushy.
14
Remove the bay leaf and thyme stems before serving.

585

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Vegetable 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.

Vegetable Barley Soup

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