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Creamy Mushroom Vegetable Soup (with barley)

Creamy Mushroom Vegetable Soup from 100 Days of #RealFood

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How about warming yourself up on this cold winter day with some hearty, rich mushroom vegetable soup? There are three reasons I love this recipe. (1) If you buy fresh mushrooms already sliced, it's as "easy as pie" to make. (2) The barley that's added turns this soup into a filling, one dish meal that you can eat for dinner without having to make anything else. (3) It's just plain delicious!

Creamy Mushroom Vegetable Soup (with barley)

Creamy Mushroom Vegetable Soup (with barley)

Inspired by Joy of Cooking, this Creamy Mushroom Vegetable Soup is the ultimate cold weather dinner. The barley makes it filling enough that it becomes a one-dish meal. Make sure to freeze the leftovers for busy nights.
33 Reviews / 4.9 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
Total Time: 55 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Soups
Cuisine: American
Method: Freezer Friendly, One Pot / Sheet Pan
Diet: Egg Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 6 people
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 shallots (minced)
  • 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 1 stalk celery (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 ½ pounds mushrooms (fresh, sliced)
  • ½ cup whole grain barley
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (+ pepper, to taste) ((if using homemade broth add more. If using store bought broth add less))
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots, carrots, and celery and cook until softened but not brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and mushrooms to the pot and cook while stirring for 5 minutes more.
  • Add the barley, broth, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream and serve warm.
  • Store the leftovers in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Mushroom Vegetable Soup (with barley)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 865mg38%
Potassium 637mg18%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 3805IU76%
Vitamin C 16.6mg20%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Hannah S says

    November 03, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    This has been one of my go-to recipes of yours for years now! I have always used farro in place of the barley and cut the cooking time way down. My kids request it all the time. Will have to try with rice too!

    Reply
  2. Trish says

    September 17, 2020 at 12:40 am

    When I sauté the onions and celery I always brown them. Is there a reason why you suggest not to brown them?

    Reply
    • Lisa Leake says

      September 18, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Just so they don't get too overdone, but feel free to do it if you prefer.

      Reply
  3. Lindy says

    February 02, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    Quick question- what’s the serving size?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      December 08, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      The average serving size of a bowl of soup is around one cup. - Nicole

      Reply
  4. Anita says

    February 02, 2019 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    We love the recipe. I have wild rice on hand, so I'd like to make it with that instead of barley. Anyone tried that? Anything I should do other than simmer longer?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      February 04, 2019 at 11:12 am

      We haven't tried it with wild rice, but should be just as good! - Nicole

      Reply
    • Kaitlyn says

      December 18, 2020 at 4:21 pm

      I would like to try this with brown rice instead of barley (for my gluten sensitive daughter). How would the cooking time change? Thanks!

      Reply
      • 100 Days Admin says

        December 22, 2020 at 10:46 am

        It might change a little bit as brown rice usually takes another 15 minutes or so to cook. - Nicole

  5. KSK says

    November 24, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Ohhhhh...this is crazy good! Homemade chicken stock/broth is a necessity! Highly recommend!

    Reply
  6. Allie says

    December 03, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    5 stars
    1. This soup is incredible!! I would make it for dinner every week, if the rest of my family would eat it! That being so...
    2. Does this freeze well? If so, how would you do it? I'd love to be able to make this for myself and freeze it!

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      December 19, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Hi there. I've frozen this one but the texture does change due to the cream.

      Reply
  7. Karen says

    November 01, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    Would almond milk or cashew milk work instead of the cream?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 10, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Hi. Other readers have used nut milks.

      Reply
  8. Roberta says

    March 15, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Do I simmer covered or not covered?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      March 20, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      Hello. I simmer uncovered.

      Reply
  9. Janice says

    February 15, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Great Soup!!! What kind of mushrooms did you use and did you use chicken broth or vegetable broth?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      February 17, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Hello. Button or baby bellas work well. Lisa usually uses chicken broth.

      Reply
  10. Abra says

    February 03, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Has anyone tried making this in a crock pot? I like to have things ready when I get home from school so a crock pot would make this easier on me.

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      February 07, 2016 at 10:04 am

      Hi there. We've not but this might help: http://www.thekitchn.com/5-tips-for-converting-recipes-to-the-slow-cooker-189343.

      Reply
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