Simple Irish Mushroom and Barley Soup

How to Make Simple Irish Mushroom and Barley Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 8 oz mushrooms
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 leaf bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients: Clean and slice the mushrooms, dice the onion, chop the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they are browned and have released their moisture.

6. 6

   Stir in the pearl barley, vegetable stock, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

7. 7

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the barley is tender.

8. 8

   Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

9. 9

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.