Hearty Bean And Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Bean And Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups fat free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 (4-inch) rosemary sprigs; 1 (19-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley; 10 cup torn spinach leaves (about 4 ounces); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

7 cups fat free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (4-inch) rosemary sprigs
1 (19-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
10 cup torn spinach leaves (about 4 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1
Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes. Drain through a sieve into a large bowl; discard solids.
2
Measure 1 cup beans, and mash with a fork in a small bowl. Reserve the remaining whole beans.
3
Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add onions, carrot, and celery; cook 4 minutes. Add broth mixture, mashed beans, whole beans, tomatoes, and barley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in spinach and black pepper; cook 5 minutes or until barley is tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.
4
To ensure rich flavor, add garlic and herbs to canned broth for a homemade taste. Mashing a portion of the beans gives the soup extra body.

1163

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups fat free, less-sodium chicken broth, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 6 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 (4-inch) rosemary sprigs, and more.

Yes, Hearty Bean And Barley 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.

Hearty Bean And Barley Soup

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