Barley, Swiss Chard, and Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Barley, Swiss Chard, and Lima Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup medium pearl barley; 2 onions, chopped coarse; 1 cup chopped carrot; 2 large garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 quarts (½ cups) water; 1 quart (4 cups) chicken broth; 2 smoked ham hocks; 4 parsley sprigs; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 pound Swiss chard, washed well and chopped coarse; a 10-ounce package frozen lima beans; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

Servings: persons

1 cup medium pearl barley
2 onions, chopped coarse
1 cup chopped carrot
2 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 quarts (½ cups) water
1 quart (4 cups) chicken broth
2 smoked ham hocks
4 parsley sprigs
1 cup chopped celery
1 pound Swiss chard, washed well and chopped coarse
a 10-ounce package frozen lima beans
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1
In a baking pan toast the barley in a preheated 375F.
2
oven, shaking the pan occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is aromatic.
3
In a large kettle cook the onions, the carrot, and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are browned.
4
Add the water, the broth, the ham hocks, and the parsley and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 1 hour.
5
Add the toasted barley and the celery and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
6
Transfer the ham hocks with tongs to a cutting board, discard the fat and bones, and chop the ham coarse.
7
To the kettle add the ham, the Swiss chard, the lima beans, the basil, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the soup for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chard is tender.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup medium pearl barley, 2 onions, chopped coarse, 1 cup chopped carrot, 2 large garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Barley, Swiss Chard, and Lima Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barley, Swiss Chard, and Lima Bean Soup

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