Black Kettle Mushroom Barley Soup

Cozy up with a comforting bowl of Black Kettle Mushroom Barley Soup, a hearty and wholesome recipe perfect for chilly days. This soul-warming soup delivers earthy flavors with a medley of cremini and shiitake mushrooms, paired beautifully with tender pearl barley and aromatic vegetables like onion, carrots, and celery. Infused with fragrant dried thyme, a hint of soy sauce for depth, and finished with fresh parsley, this vegan-friendly dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Quick to prepare and simmered to perfection, this one-pot recipe is ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Whether you're seeking a satisfying lunch or a light dinner, this mushroom barley soup will become a go-to favorite. Keywords: mushroom barley soup, vegan soup recipe, hearty soup recipe, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, vegetable barley soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 0.75 cup pearl barley
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced cremini and shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are slightly browned.

Step 5

Stir in the pearl barley, vegetable broth, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the barley from sticking to the bottom.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2305.7 grams (2305.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1561

Total Fat 44.00g	56%
Saturated Fat 7.50g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5333mg	232%
Total Carbohydrate 253.50g	92%
Dietary Fiber 54.30g	194%
Total Sugars 42.50g
Protein 55.50g	111%

Vitamin D 43IU	216%
Calcium 415mg	32%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 5072mg	108%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.3%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 62.1%