Barley, Lentil, and Mushroom Soup

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This hearty barley, lentil, and mushroom soup features whole grains and mushrooms simmered in a beef broth. It goes great with crusty bread and salad.

Submitted by Diana Hagewood Smith
Updated on March 17, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 carrots, chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

  • ¾ cup pearl barley

  • ¾ cup dry brown lentils

  • ⅓ cup dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed

  • 2 quarts low-sodium beef broth

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 cups sliced button mushrooms

  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until limp but not brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in carrots and celery; cook for 5 minutes. Add barley and lentils and stir to coat with oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.

  2. Pour in beef broth and add bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add porcini mushrooms and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add button mushrooms, cover again, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Mix in sherry during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
9g Fat
33g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 10g 37%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 637mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.