Hearty Barley, Lentil & Mushroom Soup
Hearty Barley, Lentil & Mushroom Soup blends earthy porcini with tender button mushrooms, nutty barley, and lentils for a rich, layered flavor in every spoonful. A touch of sherry and herbs deepens the broth, making this a cozy, satisfying bowl for chilly evenings or an easy make-ahead lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrots and celery; cook for 5 minutes. Add the barley and lentils and stir to coat with the oil. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.
- 2
Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add the porcini mushrooms and lower the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the button mushrooms, cover again, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in the sherry during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed before serving.
- Calories 203.68 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.06 g Good Source
- Carbs 29.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.71 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.93 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 517.63 mg High
- Fiber 8.13 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.42 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.93 g Low Source
- Calcium 29.99 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate
- Potassium 683.86 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 4.04 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hearty Barley, Lentil & Mushroom Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Button Mushrooms. Each serving provides about 203.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Barley, Lentil & Mushroom Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Barley, Lentil & Mushroom Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Button Mushrooms, Carrot. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Barley, Lentil & Mushroom Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Barley, Lentil & Mushroom Soup?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 203.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Barley, Lentil & Mushroom Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 2 steps.
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