Weeknight Mushroom and Barley Soup
Weeknight Mushroom and Barley Soup marries earthy mushrooms with tender vegetables in a savory chicken broth, balanced by the hearty chew of barley. It’s comforting yet light, perfect for a cozy dinner or warming lunch on cooler days. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Mushroom and Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook, stirring, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for about 3 more minutes.
- 2
Pour in the chicken broth, add the barley, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 40 to 50 minutes.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Calories 253.26 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 12.04 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 26.58 g 10%
- Total Fat 11.45 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.68 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 910.21 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 6.04 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 3.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 272.19 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 29.83 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.34 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Mushroom and Barley Soup is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 253.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Mushroom and Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Mushroom and Barley Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 253.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Mushroom and Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Weeknight Mushroom and Barley Soup healthy?
- Weeknight Mushroom and Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 253.26 calories and 12.04 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 910.21 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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