Three-Bean & Barley Soup

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Serve this zesty bean and barley soup garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, if desired.

Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 1 large stalk celery, diced

  • 1 large carrot, diced

  • 9 cups water

  • 4 cups (32-ounce carton) reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth or vegetable broth

  • ½ cup pearl barley

  • cup dried black beans

  • cup dried great northern beans

  • cup dried kidney beans

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add water, broth, barley, black beans, great northern beans, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Bring to a lively simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 1¾ to 2½ hours (adding more water, ½ cup at a time, if necessary or desired). Season with salt.

    Southwestern Three-Bean & Barley Soup

Make Ahead Tip

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016; updated February 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205 Calories
3g Fat
36g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/3 cups
Calories 205
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g 18%
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Vitamin A 2463IU 49%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Folate 110mcg 28%
Sodium 455mg 20%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 65mg 16%
Potassium 466mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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