Turkey Barley Soup with Mushrooms

165

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...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
257

Sodium
883mg
36% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
10g
20% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV

Turkey Dinner Boiled American