Whether you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal on a cold winter's day, or a light and healthy lunch option, bean and barley soup mix is a versatile and delicious choice. This classic soup is made with a combination of dried beans, barley, vegetables, and broth, and can be easily customized to your own taste preferences. With a variety of recipes available, finding the perfect one to suit your needs is easy.
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17-BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP MIX
Here's a Trader Joe's copycat recipe for their packaged '17-Bean and Barley Mix'. In addition, this soup recipe is printed on the back of the package. The only thing I changed was to use roasted tomatoes for standard (Recipe #464021). You have the option to substitute other beans or legumes of your choice. For example, I replaced the pinto beans with anasazi beans and tossed in a few adzuki beans for good luck. Most of the beans/legumes to prepare this recipe I have on hand in the pantry and those I don't I purchase in the bulk section at the natural food store. The beans/legumes are combined in a large bowl, stored in a container in the pantry; saving the rest for another time. I don't think sauteeing a few mushrooms and adding to the soup would hurt either. For the carnivores, throw in some meat: sausage, leftover chicken or turkey, etc. Makes a great hostess gift, too. The soup can also be prepared in a crock pot on LOW if you prefer.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Beans
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- BEAN-BARLEY SOUP MIX: In a bowl combine about 3 heaping tablespoons of each bean/legume. Stir then transfer to an airtight container. Measurement is estimated.
- PREPPING BEANS FOR THE SOUP: For this recipe I used the quick soak method for prepping the beans/legumes. To do this, in a large stock pot cover the dried bean mixture with triple their volume of cold water.
- Bring water to the boil, lower heat and cook the beans uncovered over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
- Remove beans from the heat and set aside to soak for 1 hour. After one hour of soaking, drain the beans and place them back in the pot.
- Overnight soak method: Place the beans in a pot and cover with water. The next morning, drain and rinse the beans and then continue with recipe in Step #6.
- SOUP PREPARATION: Pour 4 cups of vegetable broth or chicken broth into the pot of beans.
- In a separate saute pan, cook onion, celery, carrot, bell pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Combine this mixture along with the tomatoes in the pot of beans and cover with the remaining broth.
- Cover and simmer approximately 1 hour or to desired tenderness.
- Check the broth level periodically and add more broth if necessary so that the soup does not dry out. I left the soup thick but made sure to check that the soup was not drying out.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. I ended up adding 1/2 teaspoon of Annie's brand Worcestershire sauce to the soup.
- If desired, a small amount of fresh parsley garnished each serving, as a suggestion.
BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP MIX
Make and share this Bean and Barley Soup Mix recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Layer all together in a jar or plastic bag.
- For preparation, add 8 C Chicken or Beef or Vegetable Broth, optional vegetables of your choice, 3 pounds meaty ham hocks or 1 pounds lean ham (or other type of meat) diced.
- include these directions: Sort and Rinse beans.
- In large covered pot combine beans with 8 cups of water.
- Bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, for 1 hour, (drain cover with water and refrigerate overnight) OR Drain and rinse.
- Combine beans with broth, rice, onion and spices.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 3-4 hours or until beans are tender.
- Stir occasionally and add water as needed so that the beans are well covered.
- Add tomatoes the last hour of cooking.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- OR After draining beans combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a slow cooker on high for most of the day.
- Add tomatoes during last bit and serve remember to remove the bay leaf.
Tips:
- For an even heartier soup, add 1 pound of cooked ground beef or sausage.
- If you don't have barley, you can use 1 cup of rice or pasta instead.
- To make the soup vegetarian, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add 1 tablespoon of dried thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Bean and barley soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans and barley. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give bean and barley soup a try!
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