Lori's Bean and Barley Stew Recipe

Name: Lori's Bean and Barley Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried white bean; 1 cup pearl barley (rinsed); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon mustard oil; 1 onion (minced); 1 large garlic clove (minced); ½ cup carrot (peeled, chopped); ½ cup celery (chopped); 1 jalapeno (seeded, minced); 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 5 cups chicken stock (preferably homemeade); 1 bay leaf; salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste); ½ cup frozen peas (thawed); 1 tablespoon basil (minced); 1 tablespoon parsley (minced)

Servings: persons

1 cup dried white bean
1 cup pearl barley (rinsed)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon mustard oil
1 onion (minced)
1 large garlic clove (minced)
½ cup carrot (peeled, chopped)
½ cup celery (chopped)
1 jalapeno (seeded, minced)
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
5 cups chicken stock (preferably homemeade)
1 bay leaf
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
½ cup frozen peas (thawed)
1 tablespoon basil (minced)
1 tablespoon parsley (minced)

1
Soak beans 8 hours.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse.
4
Place in a pot.
5
Cover with water generously.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce.
8
Simmer 20 minutes.
9
Add barley.
10
Return to a boil.
11
Simmer 40 more minutes.
12
Drain.
13
Heat butter and oil in a pot.
14
Add onion and garlic.
15
Saute 3 minutes.
16
Add carrots, celery and jalapeno.
17
Saute 4 minutes.
18
Add the tomatoes, stock and bay leaf.
19
Bring to a boil.
20
Reduce.
21
Simmer 10 minutes.
22
Add beans, barley, salt and pepper and the peas.
23
Simmer 5 minutes.
24
Stir in herbs.
25
Serve.

618

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried white bean, 1 cup pearl barley (rinsed), 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon mustard oil, and more.

Yes, Lori's Bean and Barley Stew 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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Lori's Bean and Barley Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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