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Mushroom Barley Soup

Mushroom Barley Soup

71 Ratings
71 Ratings
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Mushroom Barley Soup in a pot
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Prepare this hearty soup with vegetable broth if you desire it to be vegetarian or vegan.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (sliced thin)
  • 2 carrots (peeled and sliced thin)
  • 1 cup potatoes (cut into pieces)
  • 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup barley, quick cooking
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme (ground)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped fresh)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in large soup pot over high heat. Sauté onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms until golden, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the parsley and bring to a boil.
  4. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until the barley is tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle parsley on top of soup and serve hot.

Notes

Source:

Cooking Demo II
Food and Health Communications, Inc.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2, 1/4 of recipe (430g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 218
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 104 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 53 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 699 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 218
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 53 mg
Potassium 699 mg
Sodium 104 mg
Copper 372 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 41 mg
Phosphorus 173 mg
Selenium 10 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 263 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 14 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 33 mcg
Folate 44 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 33 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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My family loves this soup! Easy to make,health and economical.
06/01/17
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