# Deeply Savory Barley Mushroom Soup
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Updated: 2026-07-28
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A practical, source-aware recipe for barley mushroom soup, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 50 minutes
- Total: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
## Ingredients
- 240 g pearl barley
- 400 g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 litres vegetable stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Fine salt and pepper
## Method
1. Brown the mushrooms: Cook mushrooms in half the oil over medium-high heat until deeply browned; set aside.
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   Image description: Step 1: Brown the mushrooms for Barley Mushroom Soup.
2. Build the base: Add remaining oil, onion, and carrot; cook for 8 minutes.
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   Image description: Step 2: Build the base for Barley Mushroom Soup.
3. Simmer: Add barley, stock, thyme, soy sauce, and half the mushrooms. Simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes.
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   Image description: Step 3: Simmer for Barley Mushroom Soup.
4. Finish: Return the remaining mushrooms and season to taste.
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   Image description: Step 4: Finish for Barley Mushroom Soup.
## Storage
Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat only when the texture benefits from it.
## History Context
Barley soups sit at the intersection of ancient grain agriculture and the economical one-pot meal.
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## Sources
1. Whole Foods Market Forecasts the Top Food and Beverage Trends for 2026. Whole Foods Market. https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/newsroom/news-releases/whole-foods-market-forecasts-the-top-food-and-beverage-trends-for-2026