Quick, hearty, and delicious. Prepare to meet your new fave winter recipe! Tender pearl barley meets exotic mushrooms, simmered to perfection in a savoury vegetable stock broth. Creamy crème fraîche adds a luxurious touch. Let’s get cosy, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
BARLEY
Place the pearl barley in a pot with the stock and 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
MUSHROOMS
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped exotic mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
AROMATICS
Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the grated Garlic, the diced Carrot, the chopped celery and the sliced button mushrooms until golden, 5-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add in the cooked chopped tomato, 150ml of water, a sweetener, and the smoked paprika, simmer until thickening, 8-10 minutes (shifting regularly). In the final 4-5 minutes, add the cooked barley. Remove from the heat, stir through the crème fraîche and season.
GET NOSHING!
Bowl up a hearty helping of the mushie & barley stew and scatter the cooked exotic mushrooms on top. Garnish with the chopped Parsley. Well done, Chef!
BARLEY
Place the pearl barley in a pot with the stock and 800ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
MUSHROOMS
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped exotic mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
AROMATICS
Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the grated Garlic, the diced Carrot, the chopped celery and the sliced button mushrooms until golden, 5-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add in the cooked chopped tomato, 300ml of water, a sweetener, and the smoked paprika, simmer until thickening, 8-10 minutes (shifting regularly). In the final 4-5 minutes, add the cooked barley. Remove from the heat, stir through the crème fraîche and season.
GET NOSHING!
Bowl up a hearty helping of the mushie & barley stew and scatter the cooked exotic mushrooms on top. Garnish with the chopped Parsley. Well done, Chef!
BARLEY
Place the pearl barley in a pot with the stock and 1.2L of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
MUSHROOMS
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped exotic mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
AROMATICS
Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the grated Garlic, the diced Carrot, the chopped celery and the sliced button mushrooms until golden, 7-9 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add in the cooked chopped tomato, 450ml of water, a sweetener, and the smoked paprika, simmer until thickening, 12-15 minutes (shifting regularly). In the final 5-6 minutes, add the cooked barley. Remove from the heat, stir through the crème fraîche and season.
GET NOSHING!
Bowl up a hearty helping of the mushie & barley stew and scatter the cooked exotic mushrooms on top. Garnish with the chopped Parsley. Well done, Chef!
BARLEY
Place the pearl barley in a pot with the stock and 1.6L of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
MUSHROOMS
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped exotic mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
AROMATICS
Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the grated Garlic, the diced Carrot, the chopped celery and the sliced button mushrooms until golden, 7-9 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add in the cooked chopped tomato, 600ml of water, a sweetener, and the smoked paprika, simmer until thickening, 12-15 minutes (shifting regularly). In the final 5-6 minutes, add the cooked barley. Remove from the heat, stir through the crème fraîche and season.
GET NOSHING!
Bowl up a hearty helping of the mushie & barley stew and scatter the cooked exotic mushrooms on top. Garnish with the chopped Parsley. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R189.93
for 4 servings · R47.48 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Vegetable Stock needs 40 mlFresh Liquid Vegetable Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R39.99 · 8% of packR3.20
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Carrot needs 240 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 8% of packR3.60
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Celery Sticks needs 4Carrot & Celery Fingers 200 g R26.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R26.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Button Mushrooms needs 500 gSliced Button Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 2.0× packsR77.98
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Fresh Parsley needs 15 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 10% of packR5.70
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 400 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 27% of packR12.00
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Smoked Paprika needs 20 mlPop! Chip Smoked Paprika And Chipotle Flavoured Popped Corn Chips 28 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Crème Fraîche needs 125 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 50% of packR19.50
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Pearled Barley
- Mixed Exotic Mushrooms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Mushroom & Barley Stew?
The preparation time for Mushroom & Barley Stew with crème fraîche & exotic mushrooms is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Mushroom & Barley Stew with crème fraîche & exotic mushrooms?
The total time required to make Mushroom & Barley Stew with crème fraîche & exotic mushrooms is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Mushroom & Barley Stew provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Mushroom & Barley Stew?
Button Mushrooms, Carrot, Celery Stalks, Creme Fraiche, Garlic, Mixed Exotic Mushrooms, Onion, Parsley, Pearled Barley, Smoked Paprika, Tomato, Vegetable Stock
What is the nutritional information of Mushroom & Barley Stew?
Calories: 544, Carbs: 85 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 17.6 grams, Sugar: 19.3 grams, Salt: 1344 grams
How do I prepare Mushroom & Barley Stew?
MUSHROOMS: Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped exotic mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. BARLEY: Place the pearl barley in a pot with the stock and 800ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover. GET NOSHING!: Bowl up a hearty helping of the mushie & barley stew and scatter the cooked exotic mushrooms on top. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Well done, Chef! AROMATICS: Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion, the grated garlic, the diced carrot, the chopped celery and the sliced button mushrooms until golden, 5-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add in the cooked chopped tomato, 300ml of water, a sweetener, and the smoked paprika, simmer until thickening, 8-10 minutes (shifting regularly). In the final 4-5 minutes, add the cooked barley. Remove from the heat, stir through the crème fraîche and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Mushroom & Barley Stew?
Button Mushrooms, Carrot, Celery Stalks, Creme Fraiche, Garlic, Mixed Exotic Mushrooms, Onion, Parsley, Pearled Barley, Smoked Paprika, Tomato, Vegetable Stock
How many calories does Mushroom & Barley Stew have?
544 calories
How much fat content does Mushroom & Barley Stew have?
grams