Healthy And Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is higher in protein while rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

Sauté mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery) and garlic in a large pot until softened.

Add quartered Shiitake mushrooms and white button mushrooms to the pot.

Pour in water, rinsed barley, and seasonings (beef base, chicken base, black pepper).

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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