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90 Minute Wonder Or Less Barley And Mushroom Soup Recipe

This incredibly flavorful barley and mushroom soup is ready in under 90 minutes! Featuring tender chunks of browned stew beef for extra richness and a satisfying, warming experience perfect for chilly evenings. A quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 167.4 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 90 Minute Wonder Or Less Barley And Mushroom Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound stew beef, cubed
  • fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

1g

Carbs

10g

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