4.7 from 57 votes
Barley and Bean Soup
Soups are good for the soul and our budget! This Barley and Bean Soup is packed with goodies and it is a delicious dinner option!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 ribs of celery, sliced
- 6 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of barley
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, in their juices
- 15 ounces of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 ounces of tomato paste
- 3 Tablespoons of cumin
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- 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
- If you have a crockpot and want to put it to good use, then this soup is a great option. Start by throwing in all the ingredients and letting it sit for the day on medium heat. If you are doing it this way, we recommend using pre-soaked bulk dry beans to keep the cost even lower. This is a great way to get into the habit of buying beans and pulses in the bulk section which would not only lower the cost but help you reduce waste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
1755mg
(73%)
Potassium
1198mg
(34%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
3084IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.