SAVORY MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP

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Fresh Mushrooms and barley star in this meatless tasty soup, onions, celery, and carrots make it a hearty favorite throughtout the year. The recipe comes Taste of Home, Light & Tasty.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
4 medium onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs sliced fresh mushrooms
6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups beef broth
2 cups sliced carrots
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt and pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan, bring water and barley to a boil; Reduce heat: cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is partially cooked (DO NOT DRAIN).
  • Meanwhile, in a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute onions and celery in olive oil until tender, Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, carrots, tomato paste and Barley mixture; Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally; Stir in salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 208.4, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8, Protein 6.4

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