Crockpot Five-Mushroom Barley Soup
Crockpot Five-Mushroom Barley Soup blends tender barley with a medley of mushrooms for deep umami and a silky, creamy finish. Slow cooking builds layered earthiness while vegetables add gentle sweetness and peppered warmth, making it a cozy choice for weeknight dinners or chilly weekends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Five-Mushroom Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 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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- 46
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat water in a slow cooker on High until hot; stir in the barley, beef broth, milk, olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, white mushrooms, brown beech mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, black mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, salt, and ground mixed peppercorns.
- 2
Cover and cook on High for 1 hour.
- 3
Use a slotted spoon to remove the shiitake mushrooms and chop them into 1/2-inch pieces. Reduce the heat to Low and continue cooking for 7 more hours.
- Calories 274.97 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.24 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 45.65 g 17%
- Total Fat 7.67 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.04 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 752.48 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 10.23 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 10.85 g --
- Added Sugars 5.58 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 94.75 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 468.28 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 30.68 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.78 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Five Mushroom Barley Soup is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 8 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef Broth, Celery, and Cream of Mushroom Soup. Each serving provides about 274.97 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Five-Mushroom Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef Broth, Celery, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Carrots. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Five-Mushroom Barley Soup?
- About 8 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 274.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Five-Mushroom Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crockpot Five-Mushroom Barley Soup healthy?
- Crockpot Five-Mushroom Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 274.97 calories and 9.24 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 752.48 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.04 g (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.58 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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