QUICK MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP

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I surprised my mother with a visit some years ago, and she was preparing this soup when I walked in. It was so wonderful that I asked for the recipe, and I've been fixing it ever since. -Edie Irwin, Cornwall, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, carrot and onion; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add water and barley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until barley is tender., In a small bowl, mix flour, milk, salt and pepper until smooth; stir into soup. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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