Bean & Barley Soup (Recipe)

Jan 13, 2024

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Bean & Barley Soup (Recipe)

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced

1 medium carrot, diced

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (Kasandrinos **FREE Bottle**)

2 celery stalks

2 large garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning mix
½ red chilli flakes

150 g (1 cup) pearl barley, rinsed

1.25 (5 cups) litres vegetable stock

1 x 400 g (14 oz) can cannellini beans, drained

✅ 1 can (about 15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

100 g (3.5 oz) baby spinach

✅ 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

Juice of half a lemon

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook the onion, carrot and celery over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant. Next, stir in the Italian seasoning and chilli flakes.

Add the pearl barley and vegetable stock and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered with a lid, for 20-25 minutes until the pearl barley is tender.

Add the cannellini beans and spinach and continue to simmer for 4-5 minutes until the beans are heated through, and the spinach has wilted.

Stir in the lemon juice, season to taste and serve with extra lemon slices and crusty bread.

Enjoy!!!

Servings : 1
Ready in : 30 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Recipe Type : Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 340kcal

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