Easy Barley Mushroom Soup Recipe

June 15, 2012
old fashioned mushrooms and barley soup

What a week it had been for us!!!
Last weekend, hubby and I spent our Sunday, just the two of us. We were neither having a romantic dinner over candlelights nor walking hand in hand along the beach, watching the sun set, nor on a secret holiday getaway.

We spent 4 hours sitting, (well I sat while hubby was sort of, mid-way sitting and lying in bed) and waiting in the Emergency Room at the hospital nearby, waiting for the doctor .
He had a minor 'freak' accident at home.
He had a deep gash on his forehead, and the 'culprit' was the door latch (the part that goes into the door strike).
So be mindful of the danger lurking in your household.
The door latch may look harmless, but it was nothing but...

After 4 hours and 6 sutures later, he was on the mend, joked that he was 1 inch shy of having a 'Harry Porter's trade mark scar!
That man could still joke despite the pain, but it must be the anesthetic!

easy mushrooms and barley soup

Since there is one 'sick' person in the house, plus the weather was getting cold and colder every day...
It is just appropriate to introduce soup into our menu.

Barley and 4 types of mushroom soup, it is.
Of course, my two beloved teens were pulling faces looking into the pot.
They are both HUGE fans of mushrooms (NOT!!)
It is difficult to get them to eat one type of mushroom, and now it's FOUR, pengsan!!! (faint)...


how to make barley soup

It's back to see the doctor again today, to take out the stitches.
Perhaps mushroom soup on the dining table again! (kids will definitely *faint*)

Last but not least, to all our 'Well Wishers', we say, 'Thank you'


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  1. Sneh | Cook RepublicJune 15, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Gorgeous soup! So hearty and comforting :-)

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  2. TorviewtorontoJune 15, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    delicious looking flavourful soup looks wonderful

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  3. Rosa's Yummy YumsJune 15, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    A wonderfully comforting and flavorful soup! Gorgeous clicks too.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  4. Cooking RookieJune 15, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    That door latch must have been enchanted by an evil witch :-(. But looks like this soup can sooth and cure anything :-). Simply beautiful!

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  5. MelJune 15, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Do be careful next time and take good care. Having a hot soup during the winter is the most best thing to warm ourselves. Your mushroom soup looks delicious with the bread deep in.

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  6. AmeliaJune 15, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Lisa, your hubby sure got sense of humor. With the stitches still can joked!!

    I don't quite like mushroom soup but love your soup presentation.

    Have a nice weekend.

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  7. Purabi NahaJune 16, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Oh, I love mirin added while cooking. This soup is so good...it has got a blend of different types of mushrooms and this looks extremely appetizing!

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  8. Nami | Just One CookbookJune 17, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Come to think of it, I've never really used shiitake in a soup like this. What a great soup! The last picture make me drool... wish I have it right in front of me. I can't help staring at your lovely pictures, Lisa!!!

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  9. mycookinghutJune 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    A comforting bowl of soup!
    Apa khabar recently?

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  10. lina_to_uJune 18, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Mmmm....lovely soup :) food for the soul :)

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  11. WokandSpoonJune 18, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Glad that H was ok. Did you manage to get your teens to eat the soup? It looks lovely to me. I love mushroom soup!

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  12. SylviaJune 18, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Glad to hear that your hubby is all better now and that's one great looking soup!!!
    I love mushroom soup but I've never made it before(hey...what's new? haha). I've never heard of swiss mushrooms so I will have to keep a lookout for them!

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  13. RimaJune 18, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Beautiful pics!

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  14. Bee, Rasa MalaysiaJune 19, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Lisa, this is a good idea. I can adapt this for my 20-month old son! :)

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  15. FlowerJune 19, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    sedapnye!

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  16. Lisa HoJune 19, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Thank you everyone... :)

    WokandSpoon~ sadly...they refused to :(

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  17. B @ Crags and VeggiesJune 20, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I love mushrooms so much! They're my favorite meat replacement!

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  18. kankanaJune 21, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    I am glad H is better now but you are seriously naughty naughty. So, they don't like mushroom and you added 4 type in it :)

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  19. Lisa HoJune 21, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    B @ Crags and Veggies
    Thank you for dropping by my space :D

    Kankana
    'Mean' is my middle name ;P

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  20. chow and chatterJune 22, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    great soup and hope hes ok now :-) and all the best for your son with his finals

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  21. Rachel @ BakeritaJune 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Absolutely stunning photography and food styling! The light is perfect...makes me totally jealous :)
    The soup looks comforting and delicious. I love the flavors you've put into it. I want to take a bite! So glad I found your blog, can't wait to try your recipes.

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  22. Lisa HoJune 22, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Rebecca
    Thank you :D

    Rachel@Bakeria
    Thank you for dropping by my humble virtual kitchen.. :D

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  23. tigerfishJune 26, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I like it chunky too! I also made mushroom soup recently and using some almond meal and barley flour to thicken the soup after adding some heavy cream.

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  24. Lisa HoJune 27, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    tigerfish
    Sound yummy :D

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  25. WinstonJune 27, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Oh man... Hospital "dramas" are the worst! Hopefully this was the "season finale" and you won't have to stay tuned for the "next episode" after all that hehe. This soup is amazing. So special lah got mirin summore. Will def make this soon! =)

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  26. tika hapsari nilmadaJuly 13, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I can almost feel the homey feeling through your photos, Lisa :)
    Thanks for submitting your photo to DMBLGiT July

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