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

Jacky kageha
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This soup is an abomination. I wouldn't feed it to my dog.


Dandre Bloem
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This is the worst soup I've ever had. It's tasteless and the texture is awful.


Makino Tsukasa
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I've tried this recipe several times and I've never been able to get it right. The soup always turns out too watery or too thick.


Roy Shuvo
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This soup is not worth the effort. It's bland and the barley is undercooked.


Ameen Qazi
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This soup is a little bland for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Siskay Kedikilwe
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The red beans and vegetables balance out the flavor of the barley perfectly.


Rachatanun Rapeeporntipanun
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover red beans and barley. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sharon Blessing
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's thick and flavorful, and the red beans and barley are cooked perfectly.


Katron Richard
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and healthy soup. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Prayusha Dhakal
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really good!


MD razon Hossen
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the barley and red beans cook together.


Johh Bollinger
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's hearty and flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day.


Hikmat Yar209
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of red beans and barley, and the vegetables add a great flavor.


Neal Music
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The soup was easy to make and it was very tasty.


hana ismael
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful! The red beans and barley are a great combination, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.