BARLEY PEASANT SOUP

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In this recipe, the good-tasting grain simmers in a broth brightened with a cornucopia of vegetables. Try it for a savory supper or lunch.-National Barley Foods Council, Mary Sullivan, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 20 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups water
5 cups beef broth
2 cups sliced carrots
1-1/2 cups medium pearl barley
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups sliced zucchini
3 cups diced plum tomatoes
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, brown meat in oil. Add onions and celery. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add water and broth; bring to a boil. Add carrots and barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until barley is tender. , Add the beans, zucchini, tomatoes, cabbage, parsley and seasonings; simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Mati Ul Haq
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I will definitely be making this soup again.


Md Shakil Ahammed
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This soup is delicious!


Harriet Scott
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very affordable to make.


Kat
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I can make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


Rai Faysal Khral
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow.


Laura McSorley
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tabid islam
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand.


marion forbes
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Polash Sen
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I love the flavor of this soup. It's so hearty and satisfying.


Cass
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very affordable to make.


Elaine Kimball
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Waqar Hussain (JAFFRY)
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Moon Tower
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This soup is amazing!


HENRY TECHNICAL
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of barley, vegetables, and chicken. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Jade Cameron
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This soup is amazing! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love the combination of barley, vegetables, and chicken. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


DGF Sunny
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it helped a bit, but it still wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. The barley was also a bit too chewy for my liking.


ROCKY CHHABRA
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not a big fan of barley, but it was cooked perfectly in this soup and had a nice chewy texture. The vegetables were also cooked to perfection, and the broth was flavorful and hearty. I w


Chinecherm Vanessa
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Delicious and easy to make! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped kale at the end of the cooking time for an extra boost of nutrients. Will definitely make this soup again.


Seenu Jutt
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This soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I used pearl barley instead of barley groats, and it worked just fine. I also added a few extra vegetables, such as carrots and celery. The soup was a hit with my family, and


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