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.

Kelly Murcutt
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This soup was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the barley added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Rambharosh das
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This soup was delicious! I used canned beans and barley, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Kishwar Tariq
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used canned beans and barley, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Iris Badon
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This soup was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the barley added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheisty Nia
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This soup was delicious! I used canned beans and barley, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Roxanne Diaz
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used canned beans and barley, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajana Xheladini
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This soup was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the barley added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammed Obayed
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This soup was delicious! I used canned beans and barley, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Priyankara Mp
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used canned beans and barley, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Sara Ahy
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I'm not usually a fan of bean soups, but this one was really good. The barley added a nice texture and the flavors were well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Mphatso Soko
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This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was warm and comforting, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the combination of the beans and barley.


Tilahun Yalew
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfect and it was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Aashish Tamang
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This soup was delicious and so easy to make! I used canned beans and barley, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.