Russian Barley Mushroom Soup

Russian barley mushroom soup, also known as ‘Rassolnik’, is a traditional Russian dish that dates back to the 14th century. It is loved for its hearty and comforting flavors, making it a popular choice during the cold winter months in Russia.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Russian Barley Mushroom Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Russian Courses: Lunch, Russian Cuisine, Soup Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Barley
• 200 gram Mushrooms
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 piece Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 tablespoon Dill
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoon Sour cream

Instructions

1. Rinse the barley under cold water.
2. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add the washed barley. Cook for 30 minutes.
3. In the meantime, clean and slice the mushrooms and dice the onion, carrots, and potatoes.
4. Heat some oil in a separate pan and sauté the onion, carrots, and mushrooms until softened.
5. Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the barley.
6. Add the vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, dill, salt, and black pepper.
7. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for another 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
8. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 3g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.