Mushroom-Barley Soup W/ Short Ribs

Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
A hearty, slow-simmered broth loaded with tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and chewy barley.
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Mushroom-Barley Soup W/ Short Ribs

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 1520.9

Description

This Mushroom-Barley Soup with Short Ribs is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. The deep, savory flavor comes from slow-cooking beef short ribs until they are fork-tender, infusing the broth with rich collagen and meaty essence. Earthy mushrooms and chewy pearl barley add texture and substance, making this a truly satisfying meal on its own. Aromatic notes of dill, garlic, and celery round out the profile, creating a balanced and warming bowl. Its perfect for gathering around the table or meal-prepping for the week ahead. Simple ingredients come together to create a rustic, restaurant-quality soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the beef short ribs, diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced celery in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Add water or chicken stock to cover the ingredients, cover the pot, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, maintain a gentle simmer, and cook for 1 hour until the meat begins to tenderize.
  4. Add the pearl barley, dried dill weed, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  5. Continue simmering covered for another 50 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the ribs are falling off the bone.
  6. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for an additional 10 minutes until heated through.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve piping hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1520.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 77.8g120%
Saturated Fat 25.6g128%
Cholesterol 497.5mg166%
Sodium 518.7mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 20.8g7%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 159.1g319%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: barley, beef, soup, short ribs, mushrooms, dill, celery, garlic, onion, comfort food, winter, hearty, stew, broth, slow cook, savory, pearl barley, beef stock, warming, rustic
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