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Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup with Lentils & Dill (Vegan)

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A warm, nourishing bowl of soup packed with earthy flavors, perfect for the whole family.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb (454 grams) cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large yellow onion, small dice
  • 2 medium carrots, small dice
  • 2 sticks celery, small dice
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup pearled barley
  • ½ cup black Beluga lentils
  • 10 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon light miso
  • 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy cream/milk
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add half of the sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot. Stir in the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until soft, about 7-8 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, thyme, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in pearled barley and black Beluga lentils.
  4. Pour in vegetable stock, stir, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until barley and lentils are tender.
  5. Dissolve miso in a small bowl with some hot broth, then add back to the pot along with sautéed mushrooms, non-dairy cream, sherry vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dill. Bring to a boil again, taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Notes

This soup tastes better the next day. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Author: chef eric
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg