Mushroom Kale and Barley Soup

Name: Mushroom Kale and Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup hulled barley ((or pearled barley if unavailable)); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion (chopped); 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms (sliced); 2 large garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 tsp Salt; 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock (or 8 cups water + 8 tsp dehydrated vegetable or chicken bouillon); 1/2 tsp thyme; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 bay leaf; 8 oz kale (stemmed and washed thoroughly, sliced thin.); Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 15min

A deeply flavored soup with earthy mushrooms, sturdy kale, and chewy barley that fills the house with incredible aromas as it simmers. A complete meatless meal, easily made vegan with vegetable broth.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:07:07 GMT