BARLEY MINESTRONE

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Make and share this Barley Minestrone recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rosemary_O

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
2 large carrots
2 large celery ribs, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 cups water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 lb green beans, in 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat 5 to 6 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat until hot. Add barley and cook 3-4 minutes until toasted and fragrant, stirring constantly. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • In same Dutch oven heat oil over med-high heat until hot. Add cabbage, carrots, celery and onion and cook 8-10 minutes until veggies are tender and lightly browned. Stir occasionally.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in barley water, broth tomatoes, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cover and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 25 minutes.
  • Stir zucchini and beans into mixture. Increase heat to medium and cook covered 10-15 minutes longer or until all veggies are tender.
  • Top with pesto, cheese, or sour cream.

Omorbinshaheen 444
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I'm allergic to barley. Is there a substitute I can use?


Addison Brantley
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This soup is too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more broth or water.


Mushroom Kidd
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The barley didn't cook evenly in my soup. I would recommend soaking it for a few hours before cooking.


Oshan Deeptha
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This soup is a bit bland. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to taste.


wissam khateeb
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really liked it in this soup.


Sakshyam Kakshapati
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Dani rajpoot
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Jahkas Kitchen
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Mazhar Abbasi
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I was a bit skeptical about the barley, but it really worked well in this soup. It added a nice texture and heartiness.


Pramesh Dahal
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This soup was delicious! The barley added a nice chewiness and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


James Bell
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I've made this barley minestrone several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Atish Beeputh
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This barley minestrone was an absolute delight! The combination of vegetables, barley, and broth created a hearty and flavorful soup that was perfect for a cold winter day. I especially loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a nice to