Indulge in a hearty and flavorful bowl of Barley Soup with Red Beans, Corn, and Sage, a delectable fusion of textures and tastes. This wholesome soup is not only a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse, brimming with fiber, protein, and essential vitamins. The tender barley, succulent red beans, and sweet corn kernels create a symphony of textures, while the aromatic sage adds a touch of earthy elegance. Savor the medley of flavors as the rich broth envelops your senses, leaving you feeling satisfied and invigorated. This article presents a collection of variations on this classic soup, each with its unique twist: from a smoky and spicy Mexican-inspired version to a creamy and indulgent Italian-style soup. There's a Barley Soup recipe to tantalize every palate, whether you prefer a comforting weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at your next gathering.
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WHITE BEAN 'N' BARLEY SOUP
"A friend of mine gave me this recipe, and it's delicious," says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add enough water to cover beans by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in broth, water, beans, carrots, red peppers, celery, barley, 1/4 cup parsley, bay leaves, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add tomatoes; heat through. Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 831mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RED BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP
Make and share this Red Bean and Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Beans
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the barley with water to cover; place over med-high heat.
- When the water boils, decrease heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain barley, rinse, and drain again; set aside.
- Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over med-high heat.
- Add in onion; cook/stir until begins to soften, 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the beans and broth; bring to a boil.
- Decrease heat to med-low, cover the saucepan, and cook 15 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans and onion to a food processor and pulse 4-5 times to finely chop the beans but not puree them.
- Scrape the sides of the work bowl down and pulse the machine 1-2 more times.
- Return the beans to the saucepan with the liquid and stir well to blend.
- Add in the barley and place over med-high heat.
- When the soup comes to a boil, decrease heat to low and simmer, stirring often to prevent the barley from sticking, until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley; season with salt to taste, and serve.
- *You may drizzle a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil over each serving, if you wish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 6.1, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 12.2
BARLEY SOUP WITH RED BEANS CORN AND SAGE
Adapted from: "Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's Kitchen". "Barley is a thirsty, thirsty grain. It can drink up to around four times its volume in water--or the soup liquid--so I strongly suggest a two-hour soak before cooking so that you end up with soup rather than a barley dish. Of course you can always thin a thickened soup with water, but flavor is lost when you do that. If you don't have time for a soak, at least cover your barley with hot water while you prep everything to give it a a head start."
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Chowders
Time 55m
Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- If you haven't soaked it, cover the barley with hot water before you start prepping the soup for vegetables.
- Melt the butter with the oil, bay leaves, and sage in a wide soup pot.
- Add the onion and carrot, stir, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the onion begins to take on some color.
- Add the garlic and chopped parsley, then work in the tomato paste.
- Drain the barley; add it to the pot with 2 quarts water or stock and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer, then cover and cook until the barley is tender, about 35 minutes. Taste for salt and season with pepper.
- Meanwhile, shuck the corn and slice off the top halves of the kernels. Reversing your knife to the dull edge, press out the milk from the cobs. Set aside corn kernels and corn milk.
- When barley is tender add reserved corn and beans to soup. Heat through, taste once or more for salt, and serve with fresh minced parsley.
SLOW-COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 8h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put 6 cups water, the beans, barley, garlic, carrots, celery, onions, bay leaf, 11/2 tablespoons salt, herb blend, some pepper and porcini mushrooms (if using) in a slow cooker. Squeeze the tomatoes through your hands over the pot to break them down, and add with their juices. Cover and cook on high until the beans are quite tender and the soup is thick, about 8 hours.
- Add the spinach and cheese, and stir until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and drizzle each serving with vinegar and olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 2693 milligrams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 11 grams
BARLEY AND SPRING ONION SOUP WITH FAVA BEANS
This is a light, sweet onion soup to make when those big, juicy spring onions accompany fresh fava beans in the farmers' market. You can make a quick vegetable stock with the trimmings while you're prepping the ingredients.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories one pot, soups and stews
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Quarter the onions lengthwise (stem to root end), then slice thinly across the grain.
- In a large, heavy soup pot heat the oil over medium heat and add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until they have softened and begun to darken a little; do not let them brown. Add a pinch of salt, the stock and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, add the barley, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt. Add freshly ground pepper.
- Remove the bouquet garni and discard. Add the fava beans and continue to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes more. Stir in the herbs. Serve, topping each bowl with the cheese croutons.
Tips:
- For a smoky flavor, roast the poblano pepper over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Then, place the pepper in a paper bag and let it steam for 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, remove the charred skin and seeds.
- If you don't have fresh corn on the cob, you can use frozen or canned corn kernels. Just be sure to drain and rinse the canned corn before using.
- To make the soup ahead of time, cook the barley and vegetables according to the recipe. Then, let the soup cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.
- To freeze the soup, let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the soup overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.
Conclusion:
This barley soup with red beans, corn, and sage is a hearty, flavorful, and healthy meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The barley and beans provide a good source of protein and fiber, while the vegetables add vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Plus, the soup is naturally vegan and gluten-free. So, everyone can enjoy it!
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