Lose Weight Eating Low Calorie Cream of Mushroom and Barley Soup

Mushroom Cream and Barley Soup Weight Loss Recipe

My article on the magic of mushroom for weight loss was centered on the nutritional value of portabella mushrooms.If you have not read it, click on the anchor link above and get the grasp of what portabella mushroom does to help you lose weight.

One basic thing is that mushroom are great low calorie foods.So, if you add them to your meal regularly, you will have less calorie in your diet and that will guard against overweight and curb your weight if you are already obese.

This article is about a mushroom recipe most people do really know.Just as mushroom is not often talked about as super foods that help in weight loss.This is about canned mushroom that have great nutritional values.They come in different varieties and provide nutrients and low amount of calories.

With this low calorie cream of mushroom and barley soup recipe, you will both have flavor and nutrition all in one take.

Mushroom Cream and Barley Soup Recipe

Prep time-50 minutes
ready in-2 hrs and 5 mins
cook time-1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

2 stalks - celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup - pearl barley
4 1/2 cups - reduced-sodium chicken broth or mushroom broth, divided
1 oz. - dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups - boiling water
2 tsps - low-fat and salt-reduced butter
1 tbsp - extra virgin olive oil
1 cup - minced shallots
8 cups - canned mushrooms
1 tbsp - minced fresh sage
1/2 tsp - salt
1/2 tsp - freshly ground pepper
2 tbsps - all-purpose flour
1 cup - dry sherry
1/2 cup - reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup - minced fresh chives

Preparation

• In a small saucepan over a high heat, bring the barley and 1 1/2 cups of broth to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.
• While your broth and barley are simmering, combine dried mushrooms and boiling water into a medium bowl and soak them until they're softened, about 20 minutes. Line a sieve with paper towels, set it over a bowl, and pour the mushrooms and soaking liquid. Keep the soaking liquid. Move the mushrooms to a cutting board and chop them up finely.
• Heat the butter and oil in a Dutch oven over a medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook them while stirring often, until they are soft, about 2 minutes. Add canned mushrooms and cook, again stirring often, until they begin to brown. This takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add to this the chopped porcini mushrooms, celery, sage, salt, and pepper, and cook together, still stirring often, until it all begins to soften. About 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the veggies while stirring and cook until the flour is fully absorbed. This takes about 1 minute. Finally, stir in the sherry and cook until most of it has evaporated, about another minute.
• Add the soaking liquid and the remaining 3 cups of broth. Increase the heat to high and bring it all to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens up in about 18 to 22 minutes.
• After this time, add the cooked barley and continue cooking your mixture, stirring occasionally until heated through, for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in sour cream until it's absorbed well. Finish by garnishing with the chives.

For weight loss and lower calorie food,mushroom should be at the top of your food choice to buy.They offer you high quantity of protein,iron,riboflavin,niacin and full of fiber.

Mushroom never lose nutrients unlike other veggies when you cook them.Only water is removed and you have great concentrated nutrients that is healthy for your body.

Campbell Mushroom Soup Good for Weight Loss?

The Campbell mushroom soup is a popular recipe among most families in America.It is mostly used as base for  variety of gravies and sauces.Be it vegetable casserole or beef stroganoff,the Campbell mushroom soup has just the right amount of creaminess and flavor for a great weight loss recipe.

If you are not losing weight, I advise you not take a high quantity of the soup.

Nutritional Contents

I need to let you know about the great nutritional valuers that Campbell mushroom soup provides.

It is neither high or low in calories.Just the right balance.

Its calories are evenly divided between carbohydrate and fats.The fat make up about 54% of the calories in the soup while carbohydrate make sup about 42%. The remaining 4% is protein.

Fiber content

A single serving of Campbell mushroom soup provides you with about 8% of its daily fiber needed.Fiber is very important for your body as it has a unique cellular structure that makes it longer to break down in the stomach.This bring about better digestion and more efficient processing of other nutrients. While 8% fiber is on the high side, it is a  good supply for about 100 percent calories that it provides.

Low Cholesterol

Heart disease is one of the highest killer disease in America.That is why most people are concerned about the weight issues in order to avoid heart disease.So, most people maintain their heart health through diet and exercise.

Cardiologist has advised that heart patients should lower their daily intake of cholesterol in order to lower the risk of arteries blockages.This is why Campbell mushroom soup contains few milligrams of cholesterol per servings and this is 2% of the daily recommended intake.

Other Nutrients

One of the top things you should consider in weight loss diet are the amount of calories,fat or cholesterol.The calories you take should contain some amount of vitamins and minerals so that you body would have the required energy.

So, if you would be taking Campbell mushroom soup you should not take it alone as it fall short in other vitamins and minerals essential for your body's health.You should pair it with healthy dose of vegetables or nutrient rich foods.

High Sodium

Although Campbell mushroom soup is low in cholesterol,unfortunately, it is high in sodium.One serving contains about 900mg of sodium,which comes to more than 35% of your daily recommended amounts.And excess sodium is known to cause high blood pressure and heart disease.

So you see that if you will be considering taking this mushroom soup, you should in vegetable casserole and carefully plan the rest of your meal around its high slat content.

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