Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup and Salad Recipe

Name: Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup and Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 2 peeled garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing; 2 cups black beans, drained, rinsed; 2 cups canned diced tomatoes, undrained King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley, uncooked; 1 tsp. dried basil leaves; 1 medium green pepper, stem removed, chopped; 8 cups mixed salad greens; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped/shredded carrot Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06; 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced; 1/4 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing; 4 whole wheat dinner rolls; 4 tsp. trans fat free canola-based soft margarine; 32 fl oz (4 cups) drinking water

Servings: persons

1 medium yellow onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
2 peeled garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
2 cups black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cups canned diced tomatoes, undrained King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley, uncooked
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 medium green pepper, stem removed, chopped
8 cups mixed salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped/shredded carrot Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing
4 whole wheat dinner rolls
4 tsp. trans fat free canola-based soft margarine
32 fl oz (4 cups) drinking water

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Cook onion and garlic in vinaigrette in small saucepan on medium heat 5 min.
2
or until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
3
Add 4 cups of water, beans, canned tomatoes, barley and basil; mix well.
4
Season to taste with favorite salt-free seasoning.
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Bring to boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 min., stirring occasionally.
7
Remove from heat.
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Stir in peppers; cover.
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Let stand 5 min.
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Combine mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, carrots, and cucumber in a large bowl and drizzle with Italian dressing.
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Complete soup and salad meal with a whole wheat dinner roll spread with 1 tsp.
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margarine per person.
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Serve an 8 fl oz glass of water with meal.

253

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium yellow onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 2 peeled garlic cloves, chopped, 1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing, 2 cups black beans, drained, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup and Salad falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup and Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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