Save to Pinterest A rustic and hearty soup blending wild mushrooms, tender barley, and aromatic vegetables in a single pot&mdashperfect for cozy evenings and nourishing, light meals.
This recipe quickly became a favorite for chilly nights when I crave something warm and wholesome without hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion finely chopped, 2 medium carrots diced, 2 celery stalks diced, 3 garlic cloves minced
- Mushrooms: 400 g (14 oz) mixed wild mushrooms such as cremini shiitake oyster cleaned and sliced, 25 g (1 oz) dried porcini mushrooms rinsed
- Grains: 120 g (2/3 cup) pearl barley rinsed
- Liquids: 1.5 liters (6 cups) vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 bay leaf
- Herbs & Seasoning: 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, Salt to taste, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Place the dried porcini mushrooms in a heatproof bowl and cover with 250 ml (1 cup) boiling water Let soak for 10 minutes Remove mushrooms chop them and reserve the soaking liquid straining out any grit
- Step 2:
- In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat Add onion carrots and celery Sauté for 56 minutes until softened
- Step 3:
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Step 4:
- Add all mushrooms fresh and rehydrated porcini and cook for 57 minutes stirring occasionally until mushrooms begin to brown and release their juices
- Step 5:
- Stir in barley then pour in vegetable broth reserved porcini soaking liquid soy sauce bay leaf thyme and black pepper Mix well
- Step 6:
- Bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 3540 minutes stirring occasionally until barley is tender and soup has slightly thickened
- Step 7:
- Remove bay leaf Taste and season with salt as needed
- Step 8:
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley Serve hot with rustic bread if desired
Save to Pinterest This soup always brings my family together around the table especially on cold evenings when comfort food matters most.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 235 calories, 6 g total fat, 39 g carbohydrates, 7 g protein.
Required Tools
Large soup pot, wooden spoon, chefs knife, cutting board, heatproof bowl, fine sieve for straining porcini liquid.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten and soy Vegetarian and dairy-free For gluten-free use tamari and substitute barley with gluten-free grain Always check product labels for cross-contamination or hidden allergens.
Save to Pinterest Enjoy this warming soup as a fulfilling meal or a delightful starter that elevates any dinner table.