Mushroom Barley Soup
(55)
  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1/3 cup uncooked pearl barley6-1/2 cups water1 tbsp olive oil1 med. onion, chopped1 green pepper, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 lb (approx. 4 cups) fresh mushrooms, sliced1 tbsp soy sauce3 tbsp dry sherry (about 2-2.5 oz)1-1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Simmer (covered) the barley in 1-1/2 cups of the water for 20-30 minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet; saute' the onion and green pepper on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, mushrooms and salt.
Cover and cook 10-12 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, sherry, and Worcestershire sauce.
Add everything to the barley; add the remaining 5 cups of water. (You can add some pepper, if you like.)
Simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
Yum.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 76.7
  • Total Fat: 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 128.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g

Member Reviews
  • CHELONIA16
     A bit time-consuming, but makes plenty of left-overs. I also added carrots and celery to the soup. I doubled the amount of barely. It was very hearty and delicious! I would probably add a bit more garlic and maybe even more barley. It was GREAT! - 1/29/10
  • NEENER1234
     I needed to double both the soy sauce (I used the lighter sodium kind) and the worteshire sauce because the soup was pretty bland at first. I don't like green bell peppers so I added celery and carrots. Will definitely make this soup over and over again - 2/25/09
  • KAEDE...
     This is very good! I too added dairy (yogurt) to make it creamy; however you could add 1/4 c. LF sour cream. - 1/26/09
  • QUEENLATIFA
     Tried this one today and love it! I added dry, non-fat milk and cornstarch to make it a creamy mushroom soup as well. My husband says this is one to keep and make again. Thanks much. - 1/14/09
  • JELLYBISKIT
     LOVED this soup! I substituted carrots for the green pepper & threw in a dash more of the worcestershire. My family raved about it! - 4/27/12
  • CE-CE33
     I love it. I used beef broth to substitute for the sherry and used Mrs. Dash seasoning instead of salt. I love it because you can add anything to it. I added some carrots and peas. Yummy!!! - 12/3/09
  • LNGKSGNGHT
     I made this last night. It was good, but a little bland. I needed to add more salt and definitely pepper. I also thought that more barley would enhance the soup. Thanks for the recipe! - 2/24/09
  • BRTREDVALLEY
     I just made this and it is wonderful. I didn't have sherry so i substituted beef broth and it was very tasty. - 11/26/08
  • HOMEFRONTMAMA
     Yum, yum, double yum! We loved this! Perfect for a rainy day dinner. The only changes I'll make next time are to double the barley and add some red pepper flakes. - 9/18/12
  • CD12792165
     Very good. I skipped the soy sauce, worcertshire and salt and added a couple tablespoons of dried basil. My family loved it and it will be something I make often. - 7/25/12
  • KSWILDFLOWER
     Excellent soup! I added 4 c beef broth and used as first course. Omitted sherry & salt. Used 1/2 tsp black pepper. Gave a strong pepper flavor. Try a little balsamic vinegar. Enhances flavor. DH disagrees, but recommends more barley. Replace some water w/ nf evaporated milk to make it creamy. - 3/10/09
  • WADEMEL
     This is delicious. I added additional barley and mushrooms. For flavor I added a little beef broth and Crazy Jane's mixed up salt. Very filling yet low in calories! - 3/3/09
  • WINEALITTLE
     Very flavorful. Used baby Bella and white mushrooms. Added 1 lb. browned beef cubes, then 1/4 c yogurt @ serving. Next time I'll omit the beef. Yogurt is a must - it completed the flavors of this soup, which otherwise was bland. - 2/24/13
  • CMFARRELL36
     Sounds tasty. I'd add carrot, maybe leek and potato. Kale would be lovely.
    If using soy sauce, leave out the salt (unless adding loads extra greens).
    Maybe swap dry sherry for some balsamic vinegar, just for a change.
    If you like it thicker, add some orange lentils - they boil down really quickly - 12/22/12
  • LADYPHOENIX61
     I've made this. Very satisfying! - 12/22/12
  • ANJAUCH
     This is my new favorite recipe for mushroom soups, and I have tried many. Thanks for sharing it. - 4/16/09
  • PWILLOW1
     Awesome soup. I love barley. I did add a carrot and a stick of celery instead of the green pepper. Next time I will double the barley. - 3/2/21
  • GOFORGIN
     ok - 2/22/21
  • KITTYHAWK1949
     This was good - 2/19/21
  • CD2693807
     omitted the bell peppers and added broccoli, carrots and celery... delish - 2/10/21
  • ROBBIEY
     one to try - 12/29/20
  • CORVETTECOWBOY
     Agreed, a bit time-consuming... Thanks for sharing - 11/24/20
  • EVIE4NOW
     did not care for. - 10/28/20
  • CD17939252
     no depth no flavor to speak of - 10/10/20
  • RAPUNZEL53
     Great - 10/4/20



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