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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!
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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!
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword vegan mushroom barley soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Natasha Bull

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
  • 6 dashes 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.