Best 8 White Bean N Barley Soup Recipes

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In this culinary adventure, we embark on a journey to discover the delectable White Bean and Barley Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that warms the soul on a chilly day. This classic soup combines the wholesome goodness of cannellini beans, the nutty flavor of barley, and a symphony of aromatic vegetables, simmered in a rich and savory broth. As the ingredients mingle and meld, they create a tapestry of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The soup is further enhanced by the addition of herbs and spices, each contributing its unique essence to the overall symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a vegetarian version or one enriched with the savory smokiness of bacon, our collection of recipes offers something for every palate. Indulge in the comforting embrace of this timeless soup, perfect for a cozy meal with loved ones or a satisfying lunch on a busy day.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY WHITE BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP RECIPE



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Loaded with barley and beans this simple homestyle soup recipe is filled with protein fiber and flavor.

Provided by Jane and Sonja

Categories     Soup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups barley
1 ½ cups white beans
2 cooking onions (diced)
2 carrots (diced)
10 cups cold water
2 bay leaves (dried or fresh)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp vegetable seasoning
1 cups smoked sausage or bacon (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse barley and beans. Soak overnight if possible (will cook faster).
  • In a large cooking pot, saute onions 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  • Add all the ingredients (excluding meat if using) to the pot.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer 1-1 ½ hours until the beans are soft to the taste. You may need to add more hot water if soup becomes too thick (watch that it doesn't burn in the bottom of the pot).
  • Add meat such as smoked sausage or bacon about half way through cooking.
  • If the soup is too thick, add more water. Test close to the end of cooking and add more salt/pepper/seasoning if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 272 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dried multi-bean mix or Great Northern beans, picked over and rinsed
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
2 ribs celery, roughly chopped
1/2 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb blend
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, crumbled if large, optional
One 14-ounce can whole tomatoes, with juice
3 cups cleaned baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Put 6 cups water, the beans, barley, garlic, carrots, celery, onions, bay leaf, 11/2 tablespoons salt, herb blend, some pepper and porcini mushrooms (if using) in a slow cooker. Squeeze the tomatoes through your hands over the pot to break them down, and add with their juices. Cover and cook on high until the beans are quite tender and the soup is thick, about 8 hours.
  • Add the spinach and cheese, and stir until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and drizzle each serving with vinegar and olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 2693 milligrams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 11 grams

BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Barley provides a simple addition to a no-fuss bean soup that's ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola or soybean oil
2 small onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ garbanzo beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 box (9 ounces) frozen baby lima beans
3 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic and cumin in oil about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cilantro. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until lima beans are tender. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 18 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

WHITE BEAN, SPINACH, AND BARLEY STEW



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This filling vegetarian stew is great year-round. Serve with a dry Chardonnay and crusty bread.

Provided by SpicyBoston

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked pearl barley
3 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
¾ cup small fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons white wine
1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups fresh spinach
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring the barley and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until tender.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Season with rosemary. Mix the mushrooms, yellow bell pepper, and wine into the pot, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked barley, beans, tomatoes, and spinach. Season with red pepper flakes. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 123.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BEAN & BARLEY SOUP



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Low-fat, vegetarian and super-healthy, this filling one-pot lunch or dinner is packed with chickpeas, butter beans and pearl barley

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
1 fennel bulb , quartered, cored and sliced
5 garlic cloves , crushed
400g can chickpea , drained and rinsed
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
600ml vegetable stock
250g pearl barley
215g can butter beans , drained and rinsed
100g pack baby spinach leaves
grated parmesan , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, add the onion, fennel and garlic, and cook until softened and just beginning to brown, about 10-12 mins.
  • Mash half the chickpeas and add to the pan with the tomatoes, stock and barley. Top up with a can of water and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 45 mins or until the barley is tender. Add another can of water if the liquid has significantly reduced.
  • Add the remaining chickpeas and the butter beans to the soup. After a few mins, stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 min. Season and serve scattered with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 78 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

BARLEY AND MUSHROOMS WITH BEANS



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A simple and tasty vegetarian dish. Good as a meal, side dish, or wrapped in a tortilla with cheese. I always make a double batch and freeze some.

Provided by Niki

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup uncooked barley
3 cups vegetable broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute until tender.
  • Mix barley and vegetable broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until barley is tender.
  • Stir white beans into the barley mixture. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, until beans are heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

MEXICAN BEAN BARLEY SOUP



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Wonderfully warming, this soup is always on the menu for the retreats we host on our woodland farm. Everyone enjoys spooning up its yummy vegetable broth and hearty mix of beans and barley. When I really want to bring smiles, I serve a basketful of my homemade onion-herb bread with it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium turnip, peeled and diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
2 cups cooked barley
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add the turnip, carrot and jalapeno; cook and stir until tender. Add cumin and coriander; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Add the barley, beans and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until soup thickens slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WHITE BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Make and share this White Bean and Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Easy

Time 8h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (24 ounce) cans great northern beans
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
2 large carrots, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/4 cup parsley
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Sauté onion and garlic in oil.
  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 272.8, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 11.1

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Add some herbs and spices: This will help to enhance the flavor of the soup. Some good options include bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and garlic.
  • Don't overcook the beans: They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Serve the soup hot: This is the best way to enjoy its flavor.

Conclusion:

White bean and barley soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious white bean and barley soup that your family and friends will love.

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