Description
Creamy Mushroom Barley Snowday Soup is the ultimate winter comfort food, featuring a rich and velvety broth filled with earthy mushrooms and tender barley. This delightful soup combines simple ingredients to create a warm, satisfying dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings or snow days. Each spoonful offers a heartwarming hug that will transport you back to cherished family gatherings. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, this soup is not only delicious but also an Instagram-worthy centerpiece for your dining table. Experience the joy of comforting flavors with every bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture is released (7-8 minutes).
- Stir in pearl barley and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender (about 30 minutes).
- Mix in heavy cream and fresh thyme; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg