Mushroom Barley and Collards Soup

Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Mushroom Barley and Collards Soup, a nutrient-packed recipe bursting with earthy flavors and wholesome ingredients. This robust vegan soup combines tender pearl barley, savory cremini mushrooms, and vibrant chopped collard greens in a rich and smoky vegetable broth seasoned with thyme, smoked paprika, and a splash of lemon juice for a refreshing finish. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot wonder is as comforting as it is nourishing, with its fiber-rich barley and vitamin-loaded greens. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make soup serves six, making it ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Serve it alongside crusty bread for an irresistible, soul-warming meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, and cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed pearl barley, thyme, smoked paprika, and the bay leaf.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the barley is tender.

Step 6

Add the chopped collard greens to the pot and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the greens are tender.

Step 7

Season with salt, black pepper, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3317.8 grams (3317.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1527

Total Fat 49.40g	63%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7196mg	313%
Total Carbohydrate 238.30g	87%
Dietary Fiber 58.90g	210%
Total Sugars 54.20g
Protein 64.90g	130%

Vitamin D 34IU	170%
Calcium 1412mg	109%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 6751mg	144%

*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: 26.8%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 57.5%