Best 14 Bean And Barley Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our exquisite collection of 10 bean and barley soup recipes. These wholesome soups, bursting with an array of textures and vibrant flavors, are perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal. From classic and traditional preparations to innovative and modern twists, our recipes cater to every palate and preference. Discover the delightful simplicity of our Basic Bean and Barley Soup, where wholesome ingredients come together to create a heartwarming and nourishing experience. Embark on a taste adventure with our richly flavored Italian Bean and Barley Soup, infused with aromatic herbs, sun-ripened tomatoes, and succulent vegetables. If a smoky and robust flavor profile is your desire, our Smoked Sausage and Barley Soup will tantalize your taste buds with its deep and satisfying smokiness. For a lighter and brighter option, our Lemon and Dill Bean and Barley Soup offers a refreshing and zesty twist, perfect for a springtime lunch or a light dinner. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors and textures, ensuring a delightful and memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

BARLEY, BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup barley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 zucchinis, diced
2 red potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bunch Swiss chard, finely shredded (about 1 3/4 pounds)
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can Cannellini beans, rinsed
8 ounces green beans, tops removed and cut into short lengths
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the barley to a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, and then simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender. Rinse the grains under cold running water, drain well and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the zucchinis, potatoes, garlic and chard and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more until the greens have wilted.
  • Pour in the stock and water and bring everything to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add in the Cannellini beans and simmer for another 20 minutes. Return the barley, green beans and peas, and simmer for a final 5 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper, and grate the Parmesan over the dish before serving.

BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Barley provides a simple addition to a no-fuss bean soup that's ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola or soybean oil
2 small onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ garbanzo beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 box (9 ounces) frozen baby lima beans
3 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic and cumin in oil about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cilantro. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until lima beans are tender. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 18 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

BEEF, BARLEY, AND BEAN SOUP



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Found in response to an online request, this recipe sounds like something I want to try... so am posting it so I can find it!

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2-2 cups dried pink beans or 1 1/2-2 cups some of the heirloom dried beans, rinsed and soaked overnight, then rinsed again
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs beef stew meat or 2 lbs short rib of beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced thinly
4 carrots, sliced thinly
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons salt
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon parsley flakes (or 3 T chopped fresh parsley)
1 teaspoon dill weed or 2 sprigs fresh dill
black pepper, to taste
tomato paste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large soup pot, sauté onion and beef until brown, add vegetables and continue to sauté for 2 minutes, add remaining spices and barley. Stir and sauté another 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining vegetables (optional) and tomato paste (optional) and enough water to bring volume to about 6 quarts. Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 12 hours. Remove fat.
  • This can be eaten after 4 or 5 hours, but it improves with longer cooking.

CREAMY MUSHROOM, BARLEY AND LIMA BEAN SOUP



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There is nothing better than a nice big bowl of homemade creamy mushroom and barley soup with some lima beans. Using a slow cooking crock pot for this recipe makes it a very easy one to make and enjoy.

Provided by SkipperSy

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 portabella mushroom (two small or one big one)
8 ounces white button mushrooms (small package)
1 carrot (medium size)
3 cups beef stock (can or beef cubes)
1/4 cup barley
2 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
2 tablespoons basil leaves (fresh basil finely chopped)
1/8 teaspoon dried sage
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1 pinch white pepper
1/4 cup lima beans (frozen)
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup bristol cream, Harveys
1/4 lb swiss cheese
1/4 cup basil (slightly chopped) or 1/4 cup arugula leaf (slightly chopped)

Steps:

  • PREPARATION:.
  • Cut the stems off the portabella mushrooms, slice into ¼ inch thin pieces and then cut each in half, set aside.
  • Clean the white button mushrooms and slice into big pieces, set aside.
  • Clean the carrot and then cut into diagonal slices, set aside.
  • Cut into thin slices the swiss cheese and set aside.
  • COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:.
  • This recipe is based on using a slow cooking crock pot set to 4 hours, high/fast cooking and will depend on you model crock pot; Step #1, 2 hours cooking time, Step #2, 1 1/2 hours cooking time and Step #3, ½ hours cooking time.
  • Step #1- In a crock pot add the stock, barley, portabella mushrooms, carrots , margarine, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves, sage, thyme, garlic salt, Mrs. Dash, pinch of white pepper, a quick stir and cook for 2 hours.
  • Step #2- Next add the white button mushrooms and lima beans, a quick stir and cook for 1 ½ hours.
  • Step #3- Next add the half & half cream, Harvey's Bristol Cream, a quick stir and cook for ½ hour.
  • Ladle soup into individual bowls, topped with some swiss cheese and place in a microwave for about 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Finally add some chopped basil/arugula leaves on top of each individual bowl and serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • NOTES:.
  • You can serve this soup with a bowl of sour cream on the side and allow guests to add to their soup as desired.
  • This soup can be served for as a main meal in the evening or for a hearty nice lunch as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 852.8, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 14.8

17-BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP MIX



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Here's a Trader Joe's copycat recipe for their packaged '17-Bean and Barley Mix'. In addition, this soup recipe is printed on the back of the package. The only thing I changed was to use roasted tomatoes for standard (Recipe #464021). You have the option to substitute other beans or legumes of your choice. For example, I replaced the pinto beans with anasazi beans and tossed in a few adzuki beans for good luck. Most of the beans/legumes to prepare this recipe I have on hand in the pantry and those I don't I purchase in the bulk section at the natural food store. The beans/legumes are combined in a large bowl, stored in a container in the pantry; saving the rest for another time. I don't think sauteeing a few mushrooms and adding to the soup would hurt either. For the carnivores, throw in some meat: sausage, leftover chicken or turkey, etc. Makes a great hostess gift, too. The soup can also be prepared in a crock pot on LOW if you prefer.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Beans

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 30

baby lima beans
black turtle beans
black-eyed peas
dark red kidney beans
garbanzo beans
great northern bean
green lentil
split peas
1 large lima beans
light red kidney beans
navy beans
pink beans
pinto beans
red lentil
1 small red beans
1 small white beans
yellow split peas
pearl barley
2 cups bean and soup mix
64 ounces vegetable broth (8 cups) or 64 ounces chicken broth (8 cups)
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced (I like to include the leaves for flavor)
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup bell pepper, diced (I used red)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf (I keep fresh bay leaves in the freezer)
1 teaspoon salt-free Italian herb seasoning
15 ounces roasted tomato puree (diced or pureed) or 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes (diced or pureed)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • BEAN-BARLEY SOUP MIX: In a bowl combine about 3 heaping tablespoons of each bean/legume. Stir then transfer to an airtight container. Measurement is estimated.
  • PREPPING BEANS FOR THE SOUP: For this recipe I used the quick soak method for prepping the beans/legumes. To do this, in a large stock pot cover the dried bean mixture with triple their volume of cold water.
  • Bring water to the boil, lower heat and cook the beans uncovered over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
  • Remove beans from the heat and set aside to soak for 1 hour. After one hour of soaking, drain the beans and place them back in the pot.
  • Overnight soak method: Place the beans in a pot and cover with water. The next morning, drain and rinse the beans and then continue with recipe in Step #6.
  • SOUP PREPARATION: Pour 4 cups of vegetable broth or chicken broth into the pot of beans.
  • In a separate saute pan, cook onion, celery, carrot, bell pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  • Combine this mixture along with the tomatoes in the pot of beans and cover with the remaining broth.
  • Cover and simmer approximately 1 hour or to desired tenderness.
  • Check the broth level periodically and add more broth if necessary so that the soup does not dry out. I left the soup thick but made sure to check that the soup was not drying out.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. I ended up adding 1/2 teaspoon of Annie's brand Worcestershire sauce to the soup.
  • If desired, a small amount of fresh parsley garnished each serving, as a suggestion.

BARLEY, SWISS CHARD, AND LIMA BEAN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bake     High Fiber     Lunch     Ham     Barley     Lima Bean     Chard     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 15 cups, serving 6 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup medium pearl barley
2 onions, chopped coarse
1 cup chopped carrot
2 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 quarts (12 cups) water
1 quart (4 cups) chicken broth
2 smoked ham hocks
4 parsley sprigs
1 cup chopped celery
1 pound Swiss chard, washed well and chopped coarse
a 10-ounce package frozen lima beans
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a baking pan toast the barley in a preheated 375°F. oven, shaking the pan occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is aromatic. In a large kettle cook the onions, the carrot, and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are browned. Add the water, the broth, the ham hocks, and the parsley and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 1 hour. Add the toasted barley and the celery and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Transfer the ham hocks with tongs to a cutting board, discard the fat and bones, and chop the ham coarse. To the kettle add the ham, the Swiss chard, the lima beans, the basil, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the soup for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chard is tender.

HEARTY SPLIT PEA, BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Make and share this Hearty Split Pea, Bean and Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Easy

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 quarts water
1 meaty ham bone
2 cups dried split peas
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas
1/2 cup dried navy beans
2 -4 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed celery seed
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours. Remove ham bone and cut meat into bite sized pieces.
  • Return to soup, discarding bone. Discard bay leaves.

BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP MIX



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Make and share this Bean and Barley Soup Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup anasazi beans
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup lentils
1/4 cup dried split green peas
1/4 cup dried red beans
1/4 cup white dried navy beans
1/4 cup dried pink beans
1/4 cup dried black turtle bean
1/4 cup dried split yellow peas (or any combination to make 2 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon crushed basil leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Layer all together in a jar or plastic bag.
  • For preparation, add 8 C Chicken or Beef or Vegetable Broth, optional vegetables of your choice, 3 pounds meaty ham hocks or 1 pounds lean ham (or other type of meat) diced.
  • include these directions: Sort and Rinse beans.
  • In large covered pot combine beans with 8 cups of water.
  • Bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, for 1 hour, (drain cover with water and refrigerate overnight) OR Drain and rinse.
  • Combine beans with broth, rice, onion and spices.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 3-4 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Stir occasionally and add water as needed so that the beans are well covered.
  • Add tomatoes the last hour of cooking.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • OR After draining beans combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a slow cooker on high for most of the day.
  • Add tomatoes during last bit and serve remember to remove the bay leaf.

RED BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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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

1/2 cup pearl barley
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups cooked red beans (can use canned that are drained and rinsed)
4 cups low-fat chicken broth (recipe #329596) or 4 cups vegetable broth, preferably homemade (Low-Fat Chicken Stock)
salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

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

SLOW COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Thick, hearty, and delicious - perfect for a cold winter day! From "Food Network Kitchens: Making It Easy".

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Grains

Time 8h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup dried bean mix, picked over and rinsed
6 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (optional)
3 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Put the beans, water, tomatoes and their juices, garlic, celery, carrots, onion, barley, bay leaf, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and porcini mushrooms in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low until the beans are quite tender and the soup is thick, about 8 hours.
  • Stir in the spinach, cheese and vinegar.
  • Cover and let the soup cook until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and drizzle each serving with olive oil.

SLOW COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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This soup is packed with protein. It's a great, healthy way to have a hearty soup.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup dried multi-bean mix, picked through and rinsed
1/2 cup pearled barley
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
6 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 leek, light green and white parts rinsed and sliced
One 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, for garnish
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish
Crushed red pepper, for garnish
Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine 6 cups of water, the beans, barley, Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, carrots, celery, leeks, tomatoes, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a slow cooker insert. Cook on low for 8 hours. When ready to serve, stir in the spinach until it wilts. If the soup looks too thick, add a little more water. Divide evenly among six bowls.
  • Garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan, basil, olive oil and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Drizzle some balsamic vinegar or lemon juice over the top.

RED BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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My family and friends love this recipe! Even those that say they hate bean soup ask for seconds. Using the immersion blender to create a smooth texture makes it a winner for my 3 year old granddaughter up to my husband! A great way to add fiber while serving up a wonderful vegetarian soup. Add a chunk of toasty french bread, a...

Provided by Shelli Weisz

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c pearl barley
3/4 c water
2 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 can(s) red kidney beans
4 c chicken stock (can use canned or bouillon granules )
to taste salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a small saucepan, combine the barley with water to cover; place over medium heat and simmer 5 minutes. Drain barley; 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. Add in the beans with the liquid Add broth; bring to a boil. Decrease heat to med-low, cover the saucepan, and cook 15 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth, or leave some chunkiness for texture if you prefer. Add in the barley and place over medium heat. When the soup comes to a boil, decrease heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the barley from sticking, until the barley is tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt to taste, and serve

BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean

Yield 4 Bowls

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups cooked barley along with the broth in Step 2.
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium fennel bulb, cored and chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 15-ounce can cannellini or other white beans, rinsed
1 14-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1 5-ounce package baby spinach (6 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, fennel, garlic, and basil; cook, stirring frequently, until tender and just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. 2. Mash 1/2 cup of the beans. Stir the mashed and whole beans, tomatoes, broth and barley into the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese and pepper.

FIBER RICH 7 BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by lori17

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pound 7 bean and barley mix
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
1 package Ham Hocks
1 (32oz.) box of vegetable broth
3-4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt or to your liking
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon Worcestersire Sauce
1/2 teas. chili powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon hot pepper sherry if desired

Steps:

  • Cover your bean soup mix with water and soak overnight. In food processor with metal blade, turn on, and add your galic in chute until garlic is minced. Quarter your onion and add to food processor and pulse just till chopped. Add your 1 Tablespoon olive oil to a large soup pot. Add your minced galic and chopped onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add your chopped carrots, and saute for another 2-3 minutes. Add your drained bean mix to pot and add 3 cups water and the 32 oz. box of vegetable broth. Add the ham hocks. Bring to boil, turn heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours. Add your diced potatoes and spices. Remove your ham hocks and let cool. When cool get the "good" ham meat off the bones and cut up and add to your soup. Cook for additional 20 minutes. Correct your spices and add more water if soup gets to thick. Just when done we add canadles (dumplings). Recipe is in description.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and nutrition to the soup. You can also add other vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, or zucchini.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a flavorful one. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Bean and barley soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a very versatile soup, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious bean and barley soup that your family and friends will love.

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