BARLEY, SWISS CHARD, AND LIMA BEAN SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bake     High Fiber     Lunch     Ham     Barley     Lima Bean     Chard     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 15 cups, serving 6 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup medium pearl barley
2 onions, chopped coarse
1 cup chopped carrot
2 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 quarts (12 cups) water
1 quart (4 cups) chicken broth
2 smoked ham hocks
4 parsley sprigs
1 cup chopped celery
1 pound Swiss chard, washed well and chopped coarse
a 10-ounce package frozen lima beans
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a baking pan toast the barley in a preheated 375°F. oven, shaking the pan occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is aromatic. In a large kettle cook the onions, the carrot, and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are browned. Add the water, the broth, the ham hocks, and the parsley and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 1 hour. Add the toasted barley and the celery and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Transfer the ham hocks with tongs to a cutting board, discard the fat and bones, and chop the ham coarse. To the kettle add the ham, the Swiss chard, the lima beans, the basil, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the soup for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chard is tender.

Hicool Bolaji
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This soup is a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.


Mostofa Fardin
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I'm allergic to lima beans, so I had to substitute another bean. The soup still turned out great!


Gavin Ellis
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This soup is too expensive to make. The ingredients are all pretty pricey.


Discover Naran Valley
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out bland and watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


nk kakar
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I tried this soup and it was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


King Of Hearts
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I'm not sure about this soup. The combination of barley, Swiss chard, and lima beans sounds a bit odd to me.


Joan Joan
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! I can't wait to try it.


Dianne Ward
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This soup is a great vegetarian option. It's hearty and filling, and it's packed with protein and fiber.


lilymae doxey
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Fazal jani
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some Swiss chard and lima beans that were about to go bad, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


Somon Sumon
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


M Yaseen Ali
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they worked in this soup. They added a nice sweetness and creaminess.


Extica snr
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the barley keeps me feeling full for hours.


Katalaya Tutuvanu
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I've been looking for a new soup recipe to try and this one definitely fits the bill! The combination of barley, Swiss chard, and lima beans is unique and flavorful.


jhx97
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Owais Pk
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the hearty and flavorful broth, and the barley, Swiss chard, and lima beans added a nice variety of textures and flavors.