SLOW COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP

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Thick, hearty, and delicious - perfect for a cold winter day! From "Food Network Kitchens: Making It Easy".

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Grains

Time 8h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup dried bean mix, picked over and rinsed
6 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (optional)
3 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Put the beans, water, tomatoes and their juices, garlic, celery, carrots, onion, barley, bay leaf, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and porcini mushrooms in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low until the beans are quite tender and the soup is thick, about 8 hours.
  • Stir in the spinach, cheese and vinegar.
  • Cover and let the soup cook until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and drizzle each serving with olive oil.

Salim Ahmed Amanto
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Wolf Smasher
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to take to potlucks or parties.


Thapa Aayusha
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans and barley. It's also a very affordable meal.


Mahabub Hossen
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really liked this soup. The barley was cooked perfectly, and it didn't have a strong flavor.


John William
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Adedeji Sodiq
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I made this soup for dinner last night, and it was a big hit! My husband and kids loved it. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Alex Falcetta
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of beans, barley, and vegetables. It's also very healthy and filling.


Katlego Ntetha
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


sylvanus gambo
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This soup is easy to make and tastes delicious. I like that it's a healthy and filling meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Echo meladey
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the barley. It gave the soup a nice nutty flavor.


been exposed
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This soup is amazing! It's so hearty and flavorful, and the barley gives it a nice chewy texture. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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