Slow Cooker 5-Mushroom Barley Soup

Barley Soup

Slow Cooker 5-Mushroom Barley Soup

Slow Cooker 5-Mushroom Barley Soup
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    8 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    18

Evoking the comforting flavors of a classic mushroom barley soup, this slow-cooked rendition is enriched with a medley of five distinct mushrooms for a depth of earthy umami. A touch of cream of mushroom elevates the texture to a velvety indulgence, perfect for a chilly evening.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    3 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1092 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. (5 minutes)

02

Step
1 hrs

Cover and cook on High for 1 hour. (1 hour)

03

Step
7 hrs

Remove the shiitake mushrooms with a slotted spoon and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Return the chopped mushrooms to the slow cooker. Reduce heat setting to Low and continue cooking for 7 hours more, or until the barley is tender. (7 hours)

04

Step
5 mins

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread for dipping.

For a vegan option, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth and use a plant-based milk alternative.
To enhance the mushroom flavor, consider sautéing the fresh mushrooms in olive oil with a pinch of salt before adding them to the slow cooker.
If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the soup during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for added freshness.

Maggie Kreiger

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Joshuah Macgyver

    Jun 22, 2025

    This soup is incredibly flavorful and easy to make! The combination of mushrooms is fantastic.

  • Grady Greenfelder

    May 28, 2025

    My family loved this! It's a new staple in our house.

  • Dorris Miller

    May 24, 2025

    The slow cooker makes the barley so tender and creamy. Perfect for a cold day!

  • Elaina Vandervort

    May 15, 2025

    I added a splash of sherry at the end for extra depth. Delicious!

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