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January 7, 2021 · 20 Comments

Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup

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We just love Mushroom Barley Soup this time of year. Preparing it in the Slow Cooker is the easiest way to make it!

Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup

We just love Mushroom Barley Soup this time of year. Preparing it in the Slow Cooker is the easiest way to make it!

Just measure your ingredients and line the bottom of the pot with them. Then add the barley and broth and let it sit.

Oh, and just to caution a close friend of mine. READ the ingredients carefully. A box containing 30 oz of barley is a bit more than 1 cup. Make sure you check carefully and remove all the excess. (Whew).

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 1 cup Chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup Chopped onions
  • 3 cups sliced crimini or white mushrooms
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tbs kosher salt
  • 1 tbs pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked barley
  • 8 Cups vegetable broth
  • 4 tbs butter

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • Arrange carrots, celery and onion in bottom of slow cooker. Top with mushrooms then garlic, thyme, kosher salt and pepper. 
  • Top with barley and add broth. Do not stir. The thick veggies take longer to cook through. They will not burn.
  • Cook 6 hours on low. 
  • Stir in butter and let cook additional 15 minutes until butter is melted and blended in.

NOTES:

Season to taste. You may find this a bit bland. 

I used fresh veggies that just needed to be sliced. White mushrooms were on sale so I switched those out. I also used pink Himalayan Salt instead of kosher.

I usually cheat with my garlic and use minced from a jar. But this time I didn’t have any. So I went outside my comfort zone and used cloves of the garlic my daughter-in-law keeps in her spice stash.

I confess, I had to look up to see just how much a clove was. I always struggle to get the skin off. And this time I even had to mince it using a chef knife. What a sight is must have been. Almost beaten by a clove of garlic!

The first time I prepared this soup with fresh garlic was a disaster! I thought a clove was one whole garlic head.

I tell you my family wanted to leave home.

When I made this Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup I overcompensated with the spices. You may want to taste it along the way to find your own prefernces.

Sonce we all have different likes and dislikes we seasoned at the table.

Although it was better, the slow cooked flavor simmered in to the barley just isn’t the same.

I will be trying a third to get those spices just right.

I suppose following the recipe is in order!

The soup was well received the second time around.

I will definitely prepare it again. I will also not be tired when I start the crock pot. My husband saved the day.

We just love Mushroom Barley Soup this time of year. Preparing it in the Slow Cooker is the easiest way to make it!

Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup

We just love Mushroom Barley Soup this time of year. Preparing it in the Slow Cooker is the easiest way to make it!
4.6 from 10 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barley, mushrooms
Method: Slow Cooker
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Adjust Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Marilyn
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup Chopped onions
  • 3 cups sliced crimini or white mushrooms
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tbs kosher salt
  • 1 tbs pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked barley
  • 8 Cups vegetable broth
  • 4 tbs butter

Instructions

  • Arrange carrots, celery and onion in bottom of slow cooker. Top with mushrooms then garlic, thyme, kosher salt and pepper.
  • Top with barley and add broth. Do not stir. The thick veggies take longer to cook through. They will not burn.
  • Cook 6 hours on low.
  • Stir in butter and let cook additional 15 minutes until butter is melted and blended in.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 120kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Sodium: 380mg (16%) | Fiber: 5g (20%) | Sugar: 2g (2%)
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  1. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    January 13, 2021 at 6:04 PM

    What a great combination – barley and mushrooms! Yum! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for dinner party. Hope the rest of your week is joyful!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 14, 2021 at 8:29 AM

      Thank you Helen. I hope you have a stress free week!

      Reply
  2. blankAmy says

    January 10, 2021 at 11:40 PM

    This soup sounds fabulous. I love soup with Barley in it and this sounds like a good hearty soup.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 11, 2021 at 7:18 AM

      thank you Amy. this is one of my first crock pot soups that didn;t just open a can and dump it in! Enjoy.

      Reply
  3. blankLea says

    January 21, 2020 at 12:18 PM

    Marilyn, this looks delicious. I’m pinning this one. Thank you.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 21, 2020 at 4:13 PM

      Thank you Lea! I am glad you took a minute to let me know you like the mushroom barley soup. And thanks so much for the pin! Stay safe and warm this week!

      Reply
  4. blankMenaka Bharathi says

    January 13, 2020 at 12:44 AM

    Perfect for winter, nutritious, delicious and served hot – looks like a great combination- thanks for joining us in Bloggers Pit Stop – Pit Stop Crew

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 13, 2020 at 8:29 PM

      Thank you Menaka. I am glad you like the Mushroom Barley Soup!! It is a hit in my home. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  5. blankAnn says

    January 12, 2020 at 3:15 PM

    This sounds like a perfect winter dinner. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 12, 2020 at 5:22 PM

      Thank you Ann. Soups, stews and crock pots spell winter cooking in my home! Enjoy.

      Reply
  6. blankangie says

    January 11, 2020 at 11:06 PM

    oh my chocked full of so many good things and good for you as well thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM

      You are welcome Angie! Thanks for stopping by. PLease come tonight to Over The Moon and leave some posts! Enjoy your day.

      Reply
  7. blankDawn Conklin says

    January 11, 2020 at 4:43 PM

    I am picturing you almost being beat by a clove of garlic! I always use garlic cloves, but I can see how you can feel defeated by them too.

    I love how easy it is to just throw stuff in the slow cooker and poof meal is ready later in the day. It had been a while since I used it so I had to kind of dust it off to make soup 🙂 I used to swear by it but I have so many kitchen gadgets that it got brushed aside.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 11, 2020 at 6:08 PM

      I have a recipe here somewhere discussing my first try at a clove of garlic. I tried and tried to crush it in my hand tool. My daughter-in-law just kept laughing. Then she informed me I was using an olive pitter!. LOL. I dont do olives either. It was fun though. Enjoy your week and dust off that crock pot!

      Reply
  8. blankAntionette Blake says

    January 7, 2020 at 7:15 PM

    I am about to break out the Crock Pot tomorrow to make beans and greens soup.

    #trafficjamweekend

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 7, 2020 at 7:34 PM

      Yum!! That sounds wonderful! I hope you bring it to the party here next week! Have a prosperous 2020!

      Reply
  9. blankSim @ Sim's Life says

    January 7, 2020 at 7:42 AM

    I do love a good hearty soup! I seriously need to dust off my slow cooker, I haven’t used it in ages! Sim x #TrafficJam

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 7, 2020 at 6:40 PM

      I love my crock pot and don’t use it enough anymore. The simple dump, stir and go recipes are some of my favorites! Have a prosperous 2020!

      Reply
  10. blankKippi says

    January 2, 2020 at 10:23 PM

    Yum, I cannot wait to try this recipe. Shopping for the ingredients tomorrow. It has been raining here and I love to serve soup when it rains.
    Happy New Year,
    Kippi

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 3, 2020 at 10:15 AM

      This soup is delicious with a piece of rye bread and a glass of milk. I hope you enjoy it Kippi. Here is to warming up those chilled bones! Enjoy.

      Reply

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