Mushroom Barley Soup [Instant Pot or Stove Top]

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Mushroom Barley Soup [Instant Pot or Stove Top]

Simply delicious mushroom barley soup is low in fat, but rich in flavour. With 6 ingredients required, this umami earthy soup is a must try.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter or margarine skip for oil free and saute in water or broth instead
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup pot barley or hulled barley
  • 8 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • salt + pepper to taste
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Instructions

Stove Top Instructions

  1. Melt the butter, if using, in a medium pot. Then add the shallots, garlic, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until reduced, approx. 5-6 minutes, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the broth and barley, and bring to a boil with the lid on your pot, but slightly askew. Cook over medium/high heat until the barley is tender, approx. 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once cooked, add a little more salt and pepper, if needed, and serve garnished with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes, if desired.

Instant Pot Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and add the butter to melt, if using. Add the shallots, garlic and sliced mushrooms and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Sauté until reduced, approx. 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add the broth and the barley and close the lid. Make sure you set the valve to the sealing position and set to high pressure for 22 minutes. It will take about 10-15 minutes to build pressure and begin counting down.
  3. Once the timer is complete, quick release the steam valve and open the lid once safe to do so. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed and serve garnished with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes.
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Notes

  • Cook your soup with the lid on but slightly askew. Cooking without the lid will cause too much of the broth to evaporate. Barley has a long cook time, so it will appear like a lot of liquid at first, but the barley will absorb more and more as it cooks.
  • For no oil, use water or broth to sauté the veggies.
  • If time permits, you may add more veggies to the sauté step. Chopped carrots and celery would make great additions. Or add some baby spinach to the very end of cooking, if desired.
  • Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3-4 days, or you may freeze in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 154cal (8%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 335mg (14%) Potassium 541mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 96IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 154cal 8%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 335mg 14%
Potassium 541mg 12%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 96IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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