WILD RICE, MUSHROOM & BARLEY SOUP

Wild Rice, Mushroom & Barley Soup image

Provided by coxva

Categories Stocks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms
1 onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole red pepper, seeded and diced
6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup wild rice or 1/4 cup brown rice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt (or 1/4 tsp if salted broth is used)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in large saucepan. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook stirring 8 - 10 minutes over medium heat. Add water or broth, barley, wild rice, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 50 minutes before serving. Ladle into bowls, serve with warm dark bread or fesh bagels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 626.2, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4, Protein 6.7