Crock Pot Mushroom Barley Parsley Chowder

Warm, hearty, and brimming with flavor, this Crock Pot Mushroom Barley Parsley Chowder is the ultimate comfort food to cozy up with on a chilly day. Packed with tender cremini mushrooms, nutty pearl barley, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, this vegetarian chowder offers a wholesome and satisfying meal with minimal effort. The slow-cooked magic allows the flavors of thyme, bay leaf, and fresh parsley to deeply infuse into the rich vegetable broth, creating a bowlful of savory goodness. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this chowder can be customized with a splash of heavy cream for an extra touch of indulgent creaminess. Best served piping hot with fresh parsley garnish, this dish is a nourishing delight that will bring comforting warmth to your table. Keywords: crock pot mushroom chowder, barley parsley soup, slow cooker vegetarian recipe, hearty soups for winter.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Carrots, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 16 ounces Cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup Pearl barley
• 8 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the sliced mushrooms, pearl barley, vegetable broth, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir the mixture to combine, then cover with the lid.

Step 6

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 6 hours, or until the barley is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Before serving, remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped parsley. For a creamier chowder, add the heavy cream and stir until combined. Let it cook for an additional 10 minutes if using cream.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy! Optionally, garnish with extra parsley for added freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3359.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2417.8

Total Fat 92.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 133.6mg	0%
Sodium 4974.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 341.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 75.4g	0%
Total Sugars 63.0g
Protein 79.5g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 904.6mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 8073.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 54.3%