How to Make Slow Cooker 5 Mushroom Barley Soup in 5 Minutes

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Slow cooker 5 mushroom barley soup –There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm bowl of soup, especially as the weather starts to cool down. Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe for Lazy Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup. This dish is not only easy to make but also packed with rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you want to come home to a delicious meal!

Lazy Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup

Imagine coming home to the inviting aroma of mushrooms and barley wafting through your house. This soup is a wonderful combination of earthy mushrooms, nutty barley, and a medley of vegetables, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker.

Lazy Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (any variety you prefer)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Start by rinsing the pearl barley under cold water and draining it well.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine the rinsed barley, sliced mushrooms, diced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Allow the soup to cook for about 6 to 7 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and the barley is cooked through.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the barley and vegetables with a fork.
  6. Once ready, serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this scrumptious mushroom barley soup!

This Lazy Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup is a fantastic option for meal prep as well. You can easily make a large batch, store it in the refrigerator, and heat up individual servings as needed. Plus, it’s a great way to incorporate more veggies and whole grains into your diet. Enjoy and stay warm!