Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup

Healthy Lunch - Lunch

I love mushroom barley soup and I was originally making one that took about 3 hours to cook. This one is so simple and easy and takes a third of the time. If you like mushroom barley soup, you will really like this. It's perfect for a cold winter night.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

¾ cup diced carrots

½ cup chopped celery

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

6 cups chicken broth

¾ cup barley

salt and pepper to taste

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion carrots celery and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender and transparent. Stir in mushrooms and continue to cook for a few minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and add barley. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until barley is tender about 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutritional Information

Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 198

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.8g 12%

Carbohydrates: 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g 23%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 2845.3IU 57%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 5.1mg 9%

Folate: 28.7mcg 7%

Calcium: 26.9mg 3%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 43.4mg 16%

Potassium: 467.6mg 13%

Sodium: 27.7mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 88.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.