ONION-BARLEY SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
½ oz. dried mushrooms, such as shiitake3 tsp olive oil2 med onions, coarsely chopped2 tsp chopped fresh ginger4 cloves garlic, minced3 c sliced cremini mushrooms1 ½ c reduced-sodium beef broth or stock2/3 c quick-cooking barley¼ c dry sherry3 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce1-2 tsp dark sesame oil1 tsp light brown sugar (optional)Chopped scallions (optional)
1. Combine dried mushrooms & 1 cup boiling water in heatproof bowl. Cover & let stand 30 minutes to reconstitute. Drain mushrooms into sieve set over bowl, reserving soaking liquid. Slice mushrooms.
2. Heat 2 tsp of the olive oil in heavy soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, ginger, & garlic & cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 tsp olive oil & cremini mushrooms & cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in broth, barley, sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (if using), reserved mushrooms & liquid, & 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, & cook until barley is tender, about 15 minutes. (Makes about 6 cups.)
3. Ladle into soup bowls & garnish with scallions, if desired.
Serving Size: 6 cups
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZPOST72.
2. Heat 2 tsp of the olive oil in heavy soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, ginger, & garlic & cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 tsp olive oil & cremini mushrooms & cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in broth, barley, sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (if using), reserved mushrooms & liquid, & 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, & cook until barley is tender, about 15 minutes. (Makes about 6 cups.)
3. Ladle into soup bowls & garnish with scallions, if desired.
Serving Size: 6 cups
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZPOST72.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 177.0
- Total Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 488.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
- Protein: 6.6 g
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