Wheat Berry and Wild Mushroom Soup with Whole-Wheat Pasta

Courtesy of Wheat Foods Council
8Servings•10 Min.Prep Time•1 Hr. 36 Min.Cook Time•

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Place wheat berries in a medium saucepan; cover with water to 2-in. above wheat berries. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook, uncovered, 1 hour or until tender. Drain.
Combine 2 cups boiling water and mushrooms in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes.
Drain mushrooms, reserve soaking liquid. Discard mushroom stems; thinly slice mushroom caps.
Combine parsley and garlic; divide into 2 equal portions.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add cooked wheat berries, mushrooms, 1/2 of parsley mixture, onion and carrots; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in reserved mushroom liquid, broth, wine and tomato paste; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
Add pasta, spinach, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until
thoroughly heated. Stir in reserved parsley mixture. Spoon soup into bowls and top with cheese.

Time Saver Tip: Cook extra wheat berries as directed in the recipe or they can be prepared following the brown rice directions in a rice cooker. Freeze for later use.

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