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PORCINI MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP is for Soup.

PORCINI MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP takes several minutes to prepare.

PORCINI MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP takes several minutes to cook.

PORCINI MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for PORCINI MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP are:

2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
3 1/2 cups hot water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 pound fresh white mushrooms, stems trimmed, and thinly sliced
Salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup barley
1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley

Here is how you make PORCINI MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP:

1. Place the porcini mushrooms in medium bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 20 minutes, Lift mushrooms from liquid with a slotted spoon and chop. Strain soaking liquid through colander lined with paper towels. Reserve mushrooms and strained soaking liquid separately.2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large soup kettle or stockpot. Add onions, carrots and celery; sauté over medium heat until softened slightly, about 5 minutes.3. Add sliced fresh mushrooms and raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until mushrooms throw off their liquid, about 6 minutes. Season vegetables generously with salt and pepper.4. Add porcini mushrooms, soaking liquid from porcini mushrooms, and 4 cups of water to pot. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.5. Stir in barley and simmer, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in parsley, adjust seasonings, and ladle into warm bowls. Serve.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUCIFERA.

The nutritional information for PORCINI MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 172.9

• Total Fat: 9.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 32.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 20.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
• Protein: 4.7 g

The dietary needs meet for PORCINI MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP is Vegetarian