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Barley and Bean Soup
Barley and Bean Soup combines tender barley, pinto and black beans with vegetables simmered in a spiced tomato broth. The soup offers a thick, hearty texture from the barley and beans balanced by the softness of cooked carrots and celery. It’s a filling vegetarian option that simmers until the barley is soft, allowing the cumin and chili powder to infuse the broth with gentle warmth suitable for chilly days.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
356 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 2 ribs celery sliced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup barley
- 14.5 ounces tomato diced, in their juices
- 15 ounces pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 3 Tablespoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- black pepper to taste
- tortilla chips for garnish, optional
- avocado for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Saute the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until the vegetables are tender, for about five minutes.
- Add broth (for broth I used six cups of water and three bullion cubes), barley, cans of beans, can of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices, and let it boil for 30 minutes until the barley is nice and soft.
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Notes
- Using pre-soaked dry beans in a crockpot can reduce cost and cooking time while minimizing waste.
- Garnish with tortilla chips or avocado to introduce texture and freshness when serving.
- The soup can be cooked in a crockpot by combining all ingredients and cooking on medium heat for several hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
1755mg
(73%)
Potassium
1198mg
(25%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
3084IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1755mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 1198mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3084IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.