Mushroom Barley Soup Mix Recipe

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Steaming bowls of homemade soup are less than an hour away when you have this lovely layered soup mix on hand. You won't miss the meat in this hearty soup featuring lentils and barley.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Mushroom Barley Soup Mix Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.
  • Yield: 30 Servings
15 45 60

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups dried lentils
  • 3 cups medium pearl barley
  • 1 package (1 ounce) dried shiitake or porcini mushrooms (about 2 cups)
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 18 beef bouillon cubes
  • 6 tablespoons dried celery flakes
  • 6 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 6 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 3 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
  • 3 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 3 teaspoons dried thyme
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

Directions

  • In six pint-size jars or cellophane gift bags, layer 1/4 cup lentils, 1/2 cup barley and 1/3 cup mushrooms. Top with a bay leaf, or attach to jar or bag for decoration.
  • In six snack-size resealable plastic bags, place three bouillon cubes, 1 tablespoon celery flakes, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon onion, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon thyme; seal bags. Place one in each jar or bag and seal. Yield: 6 batches.
  • To prepare one batch of soup: Place mix and seasonings in a large saucepan; add water and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir well. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until barley and lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Yield: about 6-1/2 cups per batch.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 126 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 721 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Mushroom Barley Soup Mix in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p109

Tip

Thicken Barley and Bean Soup

Barley and beans absorb a lot of soup broth. If you like barley in your soup but the leftovers are too thick, add extra chicken, beef or vegetable broth to leftovers while reheating to achieve the desired consistency.

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