Dairy-Free Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of this Dairy-Free Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup, a nourishing one-pot wonder brimming with earthy flavors and wholesome ingredients. This plant-based recipe features a robust medley of cremini and button mushrooms, tender carrots, and celery simmered to perfection in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with thyme, oregano, and a hint of garlic. Pearled barley adds a satisfying chewiness and makes this soup both filling and comforting, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley at the end brings a burst of freshness to every spoonful. Ready in just over an hour, this dairy-free mushroom barley soup is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food—perfect for meal prep or a warming, weeknight dinner. Pair it with crusty bread for an irresistible, wholesome meal loved by vegans and omnivores alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 16 ounces, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 8 ounces, sliced button mushrooms
• 0.75 cup pearl barley
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
• 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the cremini and button mushrooms to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Rinse the pearl barley under cold water and add it to the pot, stirring well to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the dried thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the barley is tender.

Step 8

Check the seasoning and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and discard.

Step 10

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3478.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1845.2

Total Fat 49.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7377.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 298.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.7g	0%
Total Sugars 62.3g
Protein 73.8g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 711.8mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 8557.2mg	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: 23.2%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 61.6%