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Mushroom Barley Soup

Name: Mushroom Barley Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: about 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 1 cup diced carrots; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup medium pearl barley; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 1-3/4 hours

Makes

about 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts)

Updated: Oct. 30, 2023

A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful soup. With beef, barley and vegetables, it's hearty enough to be a meal. A big steaming bowl with a slice of crusty bread is so satisfying on a cold day. —Lynn Thomas, London, Ontario

Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a Dutch oven or stockpot, cook meat in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove meat with a slotted spoon; keep warm and set aside.

Saute onions, carrots and celery in drippings over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic and thyme; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in broths, water, barley, salt if desired and pepper.
Return meat to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until barley and meat are tender. Add parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 220 calories, 13g fat (0 saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

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