# Mushroom, Leek & Pearl Barley Soup

A deeply savoury, slow-built soup with mixed mushrooms, leeks, and chewy pearl barley.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/mushroom-leek-barley-soup
- Meal: Lunch
- Time: Batch cook
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Goals: Gut comfort, Steady energy, Protein
- Eating styles: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free

## Why It Fits

Barley is a traditional wholegrain with a satisfying chew; this soup thickens naturally as it stands and becomes even better the next day.

## Ingredients

- 300g mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 100g pearl barley, rinsed
- 1.2 litres vegetable stock
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp dried porcini (soaked in hot water)
- Fresh thyme, bay, soy sauce
- Olive oil, salt, pepper

## Steps

1. Soften leeks and garlic in oil; add mushrooms and thyme; cook 8 min.
2. Add barley, stock, porcini and their soaking liquid, and bay.
3. Simmer 35 min until barley is tender.
4. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper; discard bay.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.