Hearty Barley-Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Barley-Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups water; 3/4 cup raw pearl or pot barley, rinsed; 2 large celery stalks, diced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced; Handful of celery leaves; 1 bay leaf; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands); One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained; One 16-ounce can kidney, red, or pink beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups water
3/4 cup raw pearl or pot barley, rinsed
2 large celery stalks, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
Handful of celery leaves
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands)
One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained
One 16-ounce can kidney, red, or pink beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Heat the oil in a soup pot.
2
Add the onions and saute over medium-low heat until translucent.
3
Add the garlic and continue to saute until both are golden.
4
Add all the remaining ingredients except the last four.
5
Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
6
Cover and simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the barley and vegetables are tender.
7
Add the beans, parsley, and dill.
8
Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for another 15 minutes over low heat.
9
Discard the bay leaf.
10
Serve at once, or if time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or so, then heat through before serving.
11
As the soup stands, it will thicken; add water as needed, then adjust the seasonings.
12
Per serving:
13
Calories: 194
14
Total fat: 4g
15
Protein: 8g
16
Fiber: 10g
17
Carbohydrate: 34g
18
Cholesterol: 0mg
19
Sodium: 180mg

191

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Hearty Barley-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.

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Hearty Barley-Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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