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    Vegan Mushroom Barley Soup

    Published: Feb 14, 2018 / Updated: Jan 7, 2023 / 32 Comments

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    This mushroom barley soup is healthy, hearty, and deliciously comforting. It's easy to make, flavorful, and will warm you up!

    close-up of mushroom barley soup in a stoneware bowl

    My sister actually came up with the idea of making this mushroom and barley soup. She's going to be mad when she sees this post and realizes I didn't share any with her.

    Anyway, she's really missing out since this is one tasty soup. It actually helped get me through this awful cold I had recently, so the timing was impeccable really. 😀

    I'll make some for her one day. Maybe.

    bowl of healthy barley mushroom soup on a marble surface

    This soup is really simple. It takes a bit of time for the barley to cook, but you just have to let it simmer for a while. No extra work required!

    Pro tip: This soup reheats well, but the barley in this vegan mushroom soup recipe does soak up more of the broth the longer you leave it, so I suggest adding more veggie broth when reheating it if that bugs you.

    bowl of mushroom barley soup

    Let me know if you will make this mushroom barley soup recipe! It's a really good winter warmer stick-to-your-ribs kinda recipe. 🙂

    Looking for more vegan barley recipes? Try my roasted vegetable salad with barley (double as a meal prep idea).

    Questions? Ask me below!

    This mushroom barley soup is healthy, hearty, and deliciously comforting. It's easy to make, flavorful, and will warm you up!

    Vegan Mushroom Barley Soup

    This mushroom barley soup is healthy, hearty, and deliciously comforting. It's easy to make, flavorful, and will warm you up!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 184 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 2 large carrots peeled & chopped
    • 2 sticks celery chopped
    • 12 ounces portobello mushrooms chopped
    • 7 ounces white mushrooms chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Fresh parsley chopped (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Prep your onion, carrots, and celery. Add them to a large pot along with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
    • Meanwhile, chop the mushrooms. 
    • Stir the mushrooms into the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes. 
    • Add the Italian seasoning, garlic, vegetable broth, water, and barley to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the barley is cooked (it should be al dente, not mushy). 
    • Season with salt & pepper as needed. Garnish with parsley if desired.

    Notes

    • The barley in the soup will soak up more water the longer you cook it (and especially if you leave it in the fridge for a few days). If the liquid level gets too low, I suggest adding in more vegetable broth. 
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
       

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 672mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4414IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword vegan mushroom barley soup
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Colleen says

      March 22, 2023 at 10:12 AM

      5 stars
      How long can you keep in refrigerator before going bad! Only one eating it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 22, 2023 at 10:51 AM

        I would say no longer than a week for sure. I'd probably personally eat it within 5-6 days.

        Reply
    2. Nicole says

      March 6, 2023 at 12:50 PM

      Just wondering do you think a combination of fresh and dried mushrooms would be good in this soup?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 6, 2023 at 1:33 PM

        I think that would be good. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Cynthia Carr says

      January 7, 2023 at 4:53 PM

      What is the nutrition information? Looks good!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 7, 2023 at 7:55 PM

        Hello! Just added it for you. Please keep in mind that it's just an estimate with ingredients pulled from a database, and it may not be accurate. Hope you enjoy the soup! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Janet says

      December 25, 2022 at 10:54 AM

      Looking forward to making this soup recipe. It sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 25, 2022 at 4:36 PM

        Let me know how it goes. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Hope Abramson says

      December 11, 2022 at 6:18 AM

      I’m making right now but adding kale! I’m excited!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 11, 2022 at 10:08 AM

        Hope you love it, Hope! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Sabrina says

      May 6, 2022 at 8:11 PM

      Hi! Could we substitute the veggie broth with mushroom broth? Thanks 😊

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 6, 2022 at 8:36 PM

        Absolutely! Hope you enjoy the soup. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Nicole says

      January 30, 2022 at 3:22 PM

      I have made this soup in my insta pot. It is delish!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 30, 2022 at 3:36 PM

        🙂

        Reply
    8. Sapphire says

      November 30, 2020 at 12:43 PM

      this looks delicious! i was wondering, can it be frozen? and also can any grain be substituted for the barley?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2020 at 1:49 PM

        Hi! Yes, it's fine to be frozen. I would say you could definitely swap the grains... I would just be sure to test/adjust time as needed to make sure that it's not undercooked or overcooked.

        Reply
    9. Pauline Oetzel says

      May 17, 2019 at 3:47 PM

      5 stars
      This looks so delish! Can't wait to make it. Thank you for posting.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 18, 2019 at 2:30 PM

        Enjoy!!

        Reply
    10. Signe Nichols says

      February 20, 2019 at 7:02 PM

      5 stars
      Made it! I did use cumin and paprika instead of Italian Seasoning just cuz it sounded good to me. Was an excellent soup. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 21, 2019 at 9:10 AM

        Wonderful! So glad you liked it.

        Reply
    11. Andre I Benstrends says

      February 15, 2018 at 2:40 PM

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious for any weather! A healthy pair to any full meal!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 15, 2018 at 9:14 PM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    12. Leigh Ann says

      February 14, 2018 at 1:12 PM

      This soup looks so comforting! We have some warmer temperatures today but I could eat soup any time of the year!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 14, 2018 at 2:04 PM

        Same!!

        Reply
    13. Jennifer Farley says

      February 14, 2018 at 12:44 PM

      5 stars
      This looks like it would warm me right up! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 14, 2018 at 2:03 PM

        Definitely! Thank you!

        Reply
    14. Sarah Fennel says

      February 14, 2018 at 12:38 PM

      This looks so comforting and warm!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 14, 2018 at 2:03 PM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    15. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      February 14, 2018 at 10:44 AM

      Oh no! Your poor sister! You'll need to make her some. This is what we need right now! Temps are dropping and this would definitely warm us up!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 14, 2018 at 11:07 AM

        Haha thanks. Yeah, I am so tired of winter!!

        Reply
    16. Natasha's Sister says

      February 14, 2018 at 9:00 AM

      5 stars
      You're right that I'm mad. OUTRAGED. I'm cold. I need soup. Bring me some of this now.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 14, 2018 at 9:12 AM

        No.

        Reply

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