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

Charm Rio-meka Pui
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Mohsin Arif0242
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I love the flavor of this soup. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Abdullah Akon
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Igwe Ebenezer
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover red beans.


Rofiqul Islam lelan
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I'm a vegetarian and I really enjoyed this soup.


Aulora Azure
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Adrian De leon
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I love the flavor of this soup. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Atikpo Wisdom
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ziaudin Sapi
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


ajay gupta
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover red beans. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Hasibur 24 Gamming
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein.


Vera Williams
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling and it warms you up from the inside out.


Moran Datta
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with a few simple ingredients, but it's so flavorful and satisfying.


Shannon Nicholson
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks and parties and it's always a hit.


William Sims
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I added a few extra vegetables to this soup, such as carrots and celery. It turned out even better than I expected!


Maira Chaudhary
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also packed with protein and fiber.


Noor Khan
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley was cooked perfectly and it didn't have that chewy texture that I usually don't like.


Nazia Sharif
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The flavors had plenty of time to meld together and the soup was so thick and creamy.


Owusu Bampa
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover barley and red beans. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Narges
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This hearty and flavorful soup was a hit with my family. The barley added a nice chewy texture and the red beans were creamy and delicious. I also loved the depth of flavor from the vegetables and spices.