Mushroom barley soup
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 ounces
Calories 121
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 3 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0 g | |
| Total fat | 4 g | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
This hearty barley soup is an excellent way to use up any cooked vegetables you have on hand.
Ingredients
(Serves 9)- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 3 ounces dry sherry
- 1/2 small potato, chopped
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Directions
In a large stock pot, heat the oil to medium-high heat. Add the onions, mushrooms, carrots, thyme, pepper and garlic. Saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the vegetable stock and barley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in sherry and potato. Continue to simmer until potato is cooked, about 15 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.