Mushroom Barley Stew with Potatoes1h 25m$15.15

Mushroom Barley Stew with Potatoes

A hearty vegetarian Eastern European-style stew with cremini mushrooms, pearl barley, Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, and vegetable broth. It is savory, filling, and made in one pot for a comforting dinner.

20 min prep65 min cook6 servingsmedium
Cuisine
Eastern European
Energy
250 calories per serving
Protein
6.7 g per serving
Carbs
46.4 g per serving
Fat
5.2 g per serving
Sodium
1065 mg per serving

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olive oil

2 Tablespoon

Kroger® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Kroger16.9 fl oz
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kosher salt

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1 Teaspoon

Diamond Crystal Salt Co. Kosher Salt Flakes

Diamond Crystal16 oz
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1%

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pearl barley, rinsed

0.75 Cup

Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley

Bob's Red Mill30 oz
$5.29
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Ingredient Cost$0.94

18%

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yellow onion, diced

1.5 Cup

Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag

3 lb
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dried thyme

1 Teaspoon

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Private Selection0.68 oz
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cremini mushrooms, sliced

1 Pound

Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms

8 oz
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vegetable broth

6 Cup

Swanson® Vegetable Broth, 32 oz Carton

Swanson32 oz
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garlic, minced

3 Count

Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs

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carrots, diced

1 Cup

Kroger® Whole Carrots

2 lb
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bay leaves

2 Count

Kroger® Bay Leaves Container

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Ingredient Cost$0.27

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Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 Pound

Yukon Gold Potatoes

Fresh Potatoes1 lb
$1.69
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black pepper

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0.5 Teaspoon

Smart Way™ Ground Black Pepper

Smart Way2.25 oz
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$15.15

· only what you use

$2.52

per serving · 6 servings

You pay at checkout$40.38
38% used in this recipe$25.23 left over for future meals

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  • vegetable broth-6 cups
  • yellow onion-1.5 cups
  • carrots-1 cup
  • cremini mushrooms-1 pound
  • garlic-3 cloves
  • pearl barley-0.75 cups
  • Yukon Gold potatoes-1 pound
  • olive oil-2 tablespoons
  • dried thyme-1 teaspoon
  • bay leaves-2 whole
  • kosher salt-1 teaspoon
  • black pepper-0.5 teaspoons
1
Prepare the vegetables and barley
Measuring Cups
Cutting Board
Chef’s knife

Dice the onion and carrots, slice the mushrooms, mince the garlic, rinse the barley, and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces.

Keep knife blades pointed away from your hands while cutting vegetables.

1 1/2 Cup yellow onion
1 Cup carrots
1 Pound cremini mushrooms
3 Count garlic
3/4 Cup barley
1 Pound potatoes
2
Soften the onion and carrots
Wooden spoon
Large Dutch oven

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the onion and carrots; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Use caution when adding vegetables to hot oil to avoid splatter.

2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 Cup yellow onion
1 Cup carrots
3
Cook the mushrooms
Wooden spoon
Large Dutch oven

Add the cremini mushrooms and garlic; cook until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown, about 8 minutes.

1 Pound cremini mushrooms
3 Count garlic
4
Add grains, potatoes, broth, and seasonings
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Wooden spoon
Large Dutch oven

Stir in the pearl barley, Yukon Gold potatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; scrape the bottom of the pot and bring to a boil.

Stir carefully as the stew comes to a boil to avoid hot splashes.

3/4 Cup barley
1 Pound potatoes
6 Cup vegetable broth
1 Teaspoon dried thyme
2 Count bay leaves
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
5
Simmer until tender
Large Dutch oven

Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer; cook until the barley is tender and the potatoes are soft but not falling apart, about 45 to 55 minutes.

Use oven mitts when handling the hot Dutch oven lid.

6
Finish and serve
Wooden spoon
Large Dutch oven
Ladle

Remove the bay leaves, stir well, and adjust the seasoning; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes if a thicker stew is desired, then serve hot.

Ladle the hot stew carefully to avoid splashes.

2 Count bay leaves
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
7

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