Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Soup & Stew Recipes Mushroom Barley Soup 4.8 (5) 5 Reviews Float some homemade croutons on top of this mushroom barley soup for extra flavor and body. Serve with a simple salad for a healthy dinner. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 9, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jason Donnelly Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings, cups each Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie High Fiber Vegetarian Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme ⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup Marsala, or cream sherry (see Note) 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water ¼ cup quick-cooking barley Directions Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, carrot, celery, onion, mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables release some of their juices, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add Marsala (or sherry) and cook, stirring, until reduced, 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth, water and barley; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables and barley are tender, about 15 minutes. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Note: Marsala and cream sherry, fortified wines, are flavorful and economical additions to many sauces. Store opened bottles in a cool, dry place for months. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 200 Calories 7g Fat 31g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 200 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 5g 17% Total Sugars 8g Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Vitamin A 5275IU 106% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Folate 32mcg 8% Sodium 735mg 32% Calcium 45mg 3% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 13mg 3% Potassium 736mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved