Low Fat Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Low Fat Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup, a nutritious and satisfying option that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings. Packed with wholesome ingredients like meaty mushrooms, earthy pearl barley, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this soup is a low-fat, high-fiber delight that's also vegan-friendly. Flavored with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a splash of fresh parsley, every spoonful bursts with savory goodness. It’s simmered to perfection in low-sodium vegetable broth, making it a heart-healthy choice that doesn’t skimp on flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off simmering process, this recipe yields six hearty servings of pure comfort. Serve it as a nourishing main dish or pair it with a crusty whole-grain bread for an irresistibly wholesome meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 sticks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their moisture.

Step 4

Add the pearl barley to the pot, stirring to coat it with the vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Raise the heat to bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 7

Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2210.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1098.7

Total Fat 17.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2219.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 209.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 30.8g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 267.3mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 3374.6mg	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: 14.2%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 74.8%