Turkey Barley Soup with Mushrooms

February 22, 2013

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This is a hearty broth based soup that's just step up from your classic Chicken Noodle. It was my first soup of the 52 Soup Project and is still my husband's favorite.

3 leeks, coarsely chopped
2 tbs. olive or grape seed oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
4 carrots peeled and chopped
8 oz fresh white button mushrooms chopped
8 oz fresh Shitake mushrooms
½ cup dry pearl barley
2 turkey breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
3 tsp chopped Italian parsley
2 tbs. soy sauce
Salt and Pepper
chicken stock - the original recipe called for 64oz (2 boxes) but in the end, we added another box because we like it more brothy rather than stew-y.

Place a large pot on med-high heat and add oil, garlic, and leeks. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until leeks become tender. Add the carrots, button mushrooms and shitake mushrooms (or substitute mushrooms in...
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Nutritions

Calories
257

Sodium
883mg
36% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
10g
20% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV