Hearty Mushroom and Barley Soup

Just like the animals within the area (or the squirrels inside the backyard, as the case is probably), we humans experience the want to "stock up" on vitamins as fall becomes winter. For me and plenty of other vegetarians, this regularly takes the shape of thick, hearty and nourishing soups. And for me, those forms of soups are a extremely good excuse to load within the succulent mushrooms.

This mushroom and barley soup loaded with vegetables and seasoned with dried herbs and spices is simply the aspect to warm and nourish the body as the bloodless climate units in. I call it a soup, however it is able to be organized almost as a thick stew or in a thinner broth as you please ? It virtually relies upon on how a great deal inventory or water you use. Either way, it's delicious, alluring and comforting.

Note: I like to reserve the mushroom soaking liquid to use as a part of the soup broth, much like I do once I soak sun-dried tomatoes. This virtually complements the earthy mushroom revel in of the soup.

Other warming ideas for barley from Lisa's Kitchen:

Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili with Azuki Beans, Barley and Mushrooms

Creamy Lentil, Barley and Mushroom Soup

Cranberry Bean, Barley and Fennel Soup

Spiced Red Lentil, Barley and Vegetable Soup