SAVORY MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP

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Fresh mushrooms and barley star in this tasty soup shared by Christine Wright of Franklinton, North Carolina. Onions, celery and carrots make it a hearty favorite throughout the year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
4 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth
2 cups sliced carrots
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, 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 oil until tender. Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in the 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. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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