Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup with Chives
2014-11-17 10:24:31
Serves 8
A warm and wonderful soup and great for reversing inflammation
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
255g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
Calories from Fat 53
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 6mg
2%
Sodium 315mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 19g
6%
Dietary Fiber 4g
18%
Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
3%
Calcium
2%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, small dice
- 2 celery ribs, small dice
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ lb cremini mushrooms, sliced thin
- ½ lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced thin
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted organic butter
- ¾ cup pearled barley (you can substitute with millet, amaranth, or quinoa to make it gluten free)
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 5 cups of water or home made vegetable broth
- ½ bunch chives, sliced thin for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium soup pot. Add the onion and celery. Cook on low heat until lightly brown, about 5 minutes
- Add the thyme, stir well. Raise the heat to medium high and add the cremini and shiitake mushrooms. Avoid stirring until mushrooms have reduced in volume by half
- Add butter pearled barley salt and pepper, stirring until butter is melted. Pour the 5 cups of water into the pot, cover and bring to a boil. Lower the flame and simmer 45-50 minutes or until ready and thickened
- Adjust seasonings if needed, ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chives
Notes
- I love this recipe on a cold day (really any day) with its earthy flavors and light texture. The onions, mushrooms and barley all contain anti-inflammatory properties.
Adapted from From an Inflammation class I took at Natural Gourmet Instititue
Adapted from From an Inflammation class I took at Natural Gourmet Instititue
Mary Opfer Nutrition https://maryopfernutrition.com/