Beef Barley And Dried Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Beef Barley And Dried Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 125 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 celery stalks; 1 cup carrots; 2 cloves garlic; part of 1 cup dried mushrooms; part of 1 cup dried mushrooms; 1.5 lbs beef stew cubes; 1/2 lb ground beef; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (or to taste); 6 cups mushroom soaking liquid; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons beef base (or 2 beef bouillon cubes); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup barley

Indulge in this deeply satisfying Beef Barley and Dried Mushroom Soup! This hearty, stew-like soup boasts a rich, earthy, and smoky flavor profile that will warm you from the inside out. Perfect for a chilly evening, this recipe is packed with tender beef, chewy barley, and fragrant dried mushrooms. Easy to follow instructions and readily available ingredients make it a weeknight winner!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 105 mins

Calories 779.9 kcal

Protein 46g

Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Barley And Dried Mushroom Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
2 celery stalks
1 cup carrots
2 cloves garlic
part of 1 cup dried mushrooms
part of 1 cup dried mushrooms
1.5 lbs beef stew cubes
1/2 lb ground beef
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (or to taste)
6 cups mushroom soaking liquid
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons beef base (or 2 beef bouillon cubes)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 cup barley

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How to Make Beef Barley And Dried Mushroom Soup

Soak 1 cup dried mushrooms in 2 cups hot water for at least 30 minutes. Set aside.
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 1 cup carrots (chopped) until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Season 1.5 lbs beef stew cubes generously with salt and pepper. Add to the pot and brown on all sides.
Remove soaked mushrooms; roughly chop. Reserve the strained soaking liquid.
Add 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (or to taste), and the chopped mushrooms to the pot. Brown the ground beef.
Add 6 cups of the reserved mushroom soaking liquid, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 beef bouillon cubes (or 2 tablespoons beef base), 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 bay leaves. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add 1 cup barley. Continue to simmer, covered, for 1 hour, or until the barley is tender.
Remove bay leaves. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

135g

Carbs

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