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Bean And Barley Soup - Just Over 200 Calories Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 sprigs rosemary .
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz) can sliced tomatoes, undrained .
  • 1 c carrots, finely sliced .
  • 1 c onions, sliced .
  • 1/4 c celery, sliced .
  • 2 tsps olive oil .
  • 1 (19 oz) can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed .
  • 7 c fat-free low-sodium chicken broth .
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes .
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed .
  • 1 c quick-cooking barley .
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper .
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated

Directions
  • Step #1 In a large soup pot, bring broth through rosemary to a boil, reduce heat & let simmer for 15 mins (this gives the stock a homemade taste, if I am using homemade stock I skip the 15 min & the other ingredients).
  • Step #2 Drain stock through a sieve & discard solids.
  • Step #3 Measure 1 c of beans & mash with a fork.
  • Step #4 Heat oil in pan to medium, cook onion celery & carrot for 4 mins.
  • Step #5 Add stock, tomatoes, beans (mashed & whole), & barley.
  • Step #6 Bring to boil, reduce heat simmer 15 mins.
  • Step #7 Taste & season this with salt & pepper if desired.
  • Step #8 Cook an extra 5 mins or until barley is tender.
  • Step #9 Sprinkle top with cheese.
  • Step #10 Serving is 1 c of soup & 1 tbsp cheese.
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