Estonian Mushroom Barley Soup (Eesti seenemütsi oderisupp)

Eesti seenemütsi oderisupp, or Estonian Mushroom Barley Soup, is a hearty and comforting dish that is popular in Baltic cuisines. This soup is filled with earthy flavors from the mushrooms and barley, making it a perfect warm meal for cold days.

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Estonian Mushroom Barley Soup (Eesti seenemütsi oderisupp)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 cups vegetable or mushroom broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Add the mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
  3. Stir in the pearl barley, vegetable or mushroom broth, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the barley is tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
8g
Fat
9g
Fiber
6g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Soup ladle Serving bowls Soup spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Estonian Mushroom Barley Soup with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can sauté the mushrooms separately before adding them to the soup.

Cost

$10