Barley Peasant Soup Recipe

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In this recipe, the good-tasting grain simmers in a broth brightened with a cornucopia of vegetables. Try it for a savory supper or lunch.—National Barley Foods Council, Mary Sullivan, Spokane, Washington

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Barley Peasant Soup Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 70 min.

Yield: 16-20 Servings

10 70 80

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups water
5 cups beef broth
2 cups sliced carrots
1-1/2 cups medium pearl barley
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups sliced zucchini
3 cups diced plum tomatoes
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a stockpot, brown meat in oil. Add onions and celery. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add water and broth; bring to a boil. Add carrots and barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until barley is tender.
Add the beans, zucchini, tomatoes, cabbage, parsley and seasonings; simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 20 servings (5 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 159 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 292 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Barley Peasant Soup in Taste of Home February/March 1994, p19