Barley Mushroom Soup Recipe

Warm up on a chilly day with this quick and easy barley and mushroom soup! Made with pantry staples and bursting with earthy flavor, this comforting recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. Using canned broth and quick-cooking barley means it's ready in under an hour.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 148.1 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Barley Mushroom Soup 100

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barley Mushroom Soup

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Barley Mushroom Soup? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Barley Mushroom Soup

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook for another 3-5 minutes, until mushrooms are softened and slightly browned.
  3. Stir in barley, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until barley is tender.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

4g

Carbs

5g