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Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal217
    low
  • fat7g
    low
  • saturates2g
  • carbs31g
  • sugars1g
  • fibre1g
  • protein8g
  • salt0.8g
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Method

  • step 1

    Cover the porcini mushrooms with 750ml boiling water and leave to soak.

  • step 2

    Heat the olive oil and butter in a large saucepan and add the chopped mushrooms, carrot and celery. Fry over a medium-high heat for around 10 mins or until the carrots are beginning to turn dark gold. Add the barley and stir the mixture for about 2 mins, then pour in the stock.

  • step 3

    Drain the porcini, retaining the soaking liquor, and cut up any large bits. Add these to the pan, along with the liquor. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 30 mins (it might take a bit longer) until the barley is tender. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the dill. Serve with a dollop of soured cream on top of each bowlful and crusty bread on the side.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2020

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A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.14 ratings

smithpeeler

The consistency was fine for me, but it needed more flavour. I used plain closed cap mushrooms in addition to the porcini. Maybe a different mushroom variety would have had a stronger flavour? In the end I added a spoon of Marigold bouillon powder and generous pepper. This brought out the…

Billleesschofield85581

I had great hopes for this recipe. I’ve followed Diana Henry’s recipes before in the Telegraph with success but this recipe didn’t work for me. I think the problem was the amount of pearl barley, 200g was far too much for the amount of liquid. It soaked up every drop of the home-made chicken stock I…

Tjpicksley

I didn't use pearl barley and used green lentils instead. It was delicious

lee smith28

Absolutely delicious soup, I'm not sure how some of the commentors managed to go wrong it's a very simple recipe, one I will do many times

crockytiger

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