Barley-Mushroom Soup

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Barley-Mushroom Soup
45 min.
4
254kcal

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Discover the comforting delight of Barley-Mushroom Soup, a perfect blend of rich flavors and wholesome ingredients that will warm your soul and nourish your body. This vegetarian and dairy-free recipe showcases the earthy goodness of mushrooms paired with the gentle sweetness of carrots and the delightful chewiness of pearl barley, creating a hearty meal that’s satisfying yet light.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this soup is ideal for those busy lunch breaks or as a cozy dinner option after a long day. With a deliciously balanced caloric profile, which is 254 kcal per serving, it’s a guilt-free option for anyone looking to indulge in something comforting without compromising health. Each bite is a celebration of textures and tastes, as the aromatic blend of sautéed veggies envelops the nutty barley, enhanced by the essence of thyme.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, this soup is straightforward to make, requiring just a single saucepan for easy preparation and clean-up. The vibrant colors and rich aroma will not only tantalize your taste buds but also make your kitchen feel inviting. Gather your favorite whole-food ingredients and treat yourself and your loved ones to a nourishing bowl of Barley-Mushroom Soup that’s bound to become a cherished recipe in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • cup carrots thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup celery finely chopped
  • ounce pre mushrooms 
  • 1.5 teaspoons olive oil 
  • 1.5 cups onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup pearl barley uncooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 4.8 cups rich turkey stock 
  • 0.5 teaspoon or dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, carrot, and mushrooms; saut 7 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in barley, and saut 2 minutes.
  3. Add stock, celery, and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Add thyme, and cook 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories254kcal
Protein19%
Fat19.11%
Carbs61.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.46
Glycemic Load
2.7
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.260434757108%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.25mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
3.01mg
Kaempferol
0.49mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
12.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:253.52kcal
12.68%
Fat:5.51g
8.48%
Saturated Fat:1.24g
7.75%
Carbohydrates:40.2g
13.4%
Net Carbohydrates:33.63g
12.23%
Sugar:9.94g
11.04%
Cholesterol:8.43mg
2.81%
Sodium:728.84mg
31.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.34g
24.67%
Vitamin A:5403.59IU
108.07%
Vitamin B3:8.05mg
40.27%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.49%
Selenium:21.25µg
30.36%
Fiber:6.56g
26.26%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.98%
Copper:0.48mg
23.95%
Potassium:758.27mg
21.66%
Phosphorus:210.74mg
21.07%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.92%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.21%
Folate:50.29µg
12.57%
Magnesium:47.14mg
11.78%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
11.01%
Iron:1.9mg
10.57%
Vitamin K:11.09µg
10.56%
Vitamin C:8.4mg
10.19%
Zinc:1.42mg
9.46%
Calcium:47.66mg
4.77%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.77%
Source:My Recipes