Mushroom Barley Soup
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
333 calories
23g protein
44g carbs
11g fat
10g fiber
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Pearl barley
- 8 oz Cremini mushrooms
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 2 tbsp Parmesan
- 1/2 Onion
Steps
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear the sliced mushrooms in a single layer 4–5 minutes without stirring, until deeply browned.
- Remove the mushrooms; soften the diced onion in the same pot for 5 minutes.
- Add the barley and stir 1 minute to toast the grains lightly.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 35–40 minutes until the barley is tender with a slight chew.
- Stir the mushrooms back in and simmer 5 more minutes.
- Off the heat, stir in the parmesan and season generously with salt and pepper.