17 Bean and Barley Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
Trader Joe's 17 Bean and Barley Mix - 1 - 16 oz bagImagine Organic Vegetable Broth Low Sodium, 2-32 oz containers - (this brand is creamy delicious)Olive Oil, 1 tbsp Onions, raw, 1 cup, chopped Green Peppers 1 cup, chopped Celery, raw, 1 cup, diced Carrots, raw, 1 cup, chopped 1 tsp dried basil5 cloves of garlic, minced1 bay leaf1/2 tsp Italian seasoningsalt and pepper to taste14 oz can diced tomatoes, low or no salt
Directions
Prepare beans by soaking over night or bringing to a boil with 3 times as much water as beans. Let soak 1 hr, then drain. Add the broth and bring to a boil, then simmer.
Saute veggies, basil and garlic in oil until soft. Don't burn the garlic! Add mixture and remaining ingredients to simmering beans. Simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
Throw in some chopped chicken if you have some meat eaters in the family.
Makes 16 -1 cup servings -Plenty!
If you can't find the Trader Joe's bean mix, most stores will have a 15 bean dried mix.
If you want to decrease the calories a little more, add more broth.




Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOXIE6.

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 211.1
  • Total Fat: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 84.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.9 g
  • Protein: 11.1 g

Member Reviews
  • SCRAPPINJUDY
    TJ says it serves more, but it is pretty hearty! it's good. wondering how to make it great! - 12/29/10