Walkers' wild mushroom, bacon & barley broth

Health score
26%
Walkers' wild mushroom, bacon & barley broth
95 min.
6
551kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting dish that combines rich flavors and hearty ingredients, look no further than our Walkers' Wild Mushroom, Bacon & Barley Broth. This delectable recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a satisfying blend of smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms, and wholesome barley, all simmered to perfection. Each bowl is packed with nutrients, making it a balanced meal that warms both body and spirit.

The secret to this dish lies in its aromatic base of onions, carrots, and celery, sautéed alongside crispy bacon lardons that infuse the broth with a wonderful depth of flavor. Adding dried porcini mushrooms elevates the taste profile, imparting a touch of umami that is simply irresistible. The inclusion of pearl barley not only provides a chewy texture but also serves as a fantastic source of fiber, ensuring that you feel full and satisfied.

What sets this broth apart is its versatility; it can be prepared in advance and even frozen for future meals. With the simple addition of spring greens or Savoy cabbage just before serving, it transforms into a vibrant and nourishing bowl that invites everyone to gather around the table. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan or hard cheese and served alongside crusty bread and butter, this dish will undoubtedly become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire. Try it and experience the warmth of homemade comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 200 bacon 
  •  onion 
  • medium carrots 
  •  celery stalks 
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • sprig thyme leaves 
  • 30 the following: parmesan rind) dried
  • glass wine 
  • 1.5 chicken stock see 
  • 175 quick-cooking barley rinsed well
  • small head savoy cabbage chunk
  • servings parmesan or any strong hard cheese, grated, to serve

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Put a large saucepan over a medium heat. Sizzle the lardons or bacon for 10 mins until golden, stirring now and then. While they cook, chop the onions, carrots and celery into smallish pieces. When the bacon is ready, stir in the veg, garlic and herbs, cover and gently cook for 10 mins.Meanwhile, put the mushrooms into a jug, then fill up to the 600ml mark with boiling water. Leave to soak for 10 mins.Lift the mushrooms out of their juice with a slotted spoon and roughly chop. Turn up the heat under the pan, add the mushrooms, fry for 1 min, then pour in the wine.
  2. Let it evaporate right down, then pour the liquid from the mushroom jug into the pan, avoiding the last drops, as they can be gritty.
  3. Add the stock and barley. Simmer for 40 mins until the barley is tender. Lift out the thyme and rosemary stalks. Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to 1 month. If you make ahead, the soup will need loosening with a little more stock as the barley will thicken it over time.When ready to serve, finely shred the greens and simmer in the soup for 5 mins until tender. Season to taste, then serve with cheese for sprinkling over the top, crusty bread and buttter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories551kcal
Protein20.42%
Fat41.77%
Carbs37.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.47
Glycemic Load
3.3
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.869565383248%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.3mg
Epicatechin
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.59mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.94mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
7.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:551.33kcal
27.57%
Fat:24.63g
37.89%
Saturated Fat:10.29g
64.33%
Carbohydrates:50.17g
16.72%
Net Carbohydrates:40.86g
14.86%
Sugar:10.21g
11.34%
Cholesterol:50.01mg
16.67%
Sodium:1121.66mg
48.77%
Alcohol:4.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.94%
100%
Protein:27.1g
54.2%
Vitamin A:7828.82IU
156.58%
Vitamin K:59.99µg
57.14%
Selenium:33.42µg
47.75%
Phosphorus:469.75mg
46.97%
Calcium:428.64mg
42.86%
Vitamin B3:8.2mg
41.02%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.17%
Fiber:9.31g
37.24%
Vitamin C:29.89mg
36.23%
Vitamin B6:0.67mg
33.64%
Copper:0.63mg
31.35%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.65%
Folate:106.08µg
26.52%
Potassium:914.1mg
26.12%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.29%
Magnesium:91.39mg
22.85%
Zinc:3.01mg
20.04%
Vitamin B5:1.82mg
18.24%
Iron:2.39mg
13.27%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.78%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.68%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.19%