Rustic Mushroom and Lentil Barley Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Rustic Mushroom and Lentil Barley Soup warms up your evening with a comforting blend of earthy mushrooms, hearty lentils, and nutty barley simmered in rich beef broth. This non-vegetarian American dish is perfect for chilly evenings and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh salad. The robust flavors and satisfying texture make it a versatile choice for any meal.

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Overview

This hearty soup combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms and lentils with the nutty texture of barley, all simmered in a rich beef broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread and a fresh salad.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 95 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.25 Cups (cup) olive oil
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 2 Whole carrots, minced
• 1 Stalk celery, minced
• 0.75 Cups (cup) pearl barley
• 0.75 Cups (cup) dry brown lentils
• 0.33 Cups (cup) dried porcini mushrooms, drained
• 2 Quarts low-sodium beef broth
• 1 Whole bay leaf
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried parsley
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) dried thyme
• 1 Pinch black pepper, ground
• 4 Cups (cup) button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) dry sherry

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced onion and sauté until limp but not brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Mix in the minced carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the pearl barley and brown lentils, stirring to coat them with oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.
4. Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaf, dried parsley, thyme, and ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Add the drained porcini mushrooms and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
6. Add the sliced button mushrooms, cover again, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
7. Mix in the dry sherry during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Rustic Mushroom and Lentil Barley Soup!