Mushroom Barley Soup
This is one of our foods to eat while watching football games. It really warms us up.—Patricia Maly, Mokena, Illinois11 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 55 min.
Ingredients
- 1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups medium pearl barley
- 2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
Directions
- In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine broth, carrots, onion,
- garlic, basil, oregano and pepper; bring to a boil. Add barley.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-55 minutes or until barley is
- tender.
- Add remaining ingredients; cook for 10-15 minutes or until mushrooms
- are tender. Yield: 11 servings (about 2-3/4 quarts).
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 136 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 359 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.