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Mushroom and Bean Barley Soup


Submitted by smarsh

Makes 6 servings

A "Heart Smart" recipe for easy to make, light soup, perfect for cold Fall days

Ingredients
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup milk, canned evaporated nonfat
2 ounces pearl barley
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
  1. Drain and rinse beans in a colander and set aside.

  2. Chop onion and slice mushrooms.

  3. Heat oil in a large, nonstick saucepan over medium heat and saute onions until softened, about 5 minutes.

  4. Add mushrooms and continue to cook about 5 minutes more.

  5. Add broth, milk, barley, beans and parsley.

  6. Cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 15 minutes.

  7. Season with black pepper.

Categories

Soup

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 348.6g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
43
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.8g
7%
Saturated Fat
1.0g
5%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
538mg
22%
Total Carbohydrates
32.8g
11%
Dietary Fiber
9.2g
37%
Sugars
5.2g
Protein
15.3g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 12% Iron 17%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in niacin
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in potassium
  • High in riboflavin
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