90 Minute Wonder Or Less Barley And Mushroom Soup Recipe

Ingredients for 90 Minute Wonder Or Less Barley And Mushroom Soup

• Olive Oil
• Sliced Mushrooms
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup pearl barley
• Vegetable Broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)

How to Make 90 Minute Wonder Or Less Barley And Mushroom Soup

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large (6-quart) pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 pound cremini mushrooms, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced).
2. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add 1 cup pearl barley, 6 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until barley is tender.
5. While barley simmers, brown 1 pound stew beef cubes in a separate skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Set aside.
6. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) and the browned beef into the barley mixture.
7. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) before serving.