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.

Sarita Kulu lama
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


John Ahawo
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans and barley.


Sharon Howson
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I love the addition of vegetables to this soup. It makes it so much more flavorful.


TS AMIT YT
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Bean and barley soup is a classic for a reason. This recipe is a great way to make it.


GiGi Shaw
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This soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. What more could you ask for?


Butt Saab
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This soup is now a staple in my household.


VICENT JAMES
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Divine Chijioke
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Jack Depp
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so comforting and filling.


osei kuffour
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I love that this soup is made with simple, wholesome ingredients. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.


itchiha ayoub
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Avantha Premarathna
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I'm not usually a fan of bean and barley soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and satisfying.


PLS-
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients too.


Daniel Cummings
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Tameer Hussain
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This soup is easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of beans, barley, and vegetables. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


M hamza
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I've tried many bean and barley soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of vegetables and herbs gives it so much flavor. I highly recommend it!


Sohan Hossain
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This soup is incredible! I made it last night and my family loved it. The barley and beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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