Vegetarian 15 Bean and Barley Soup

Name: Vegetarian 15 Bean and Barley Soup Recipe
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1/2 large white onion diced; 1/2 cup celery diced; 1 cup carrots bias cut; *any other fresh vegetables desired 1/2 cup each; 1 tbsp EVOO; 8 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup barley uncooked; 4 cup 15 bean soup mix dry (or any desired variety of dryed mixed beans) SOAKED AND RINSED!; 1/3 cup tomato paste or petit diced tomatoes (I like to use both...); 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp basil; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp thyme; 2 large bay leaves crushed

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Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

1/2 large white onion, diced1/2 cup celery, diced1 cup carrots, bias cut*any other fresh vegetables desired, 1/2 cup each1 tbsp EVOO8 cups vegetable broth1 cup barley, uncooked4 cup 15 bean soup mix, dry (or any desired variety of dryed mixed beans) SOAKED AND RINSED!1/3 cup tomato paste or petit diced tomatoes (I like to use both...)1/2 tsp pepper1/2 tsp basil1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp thyme2 large bay leaves, crushed

Directions

****NOTE***** When you buy the 15 bean soup mix.... MAKE SURE ITS NOT FLAVORED WITH SOME KIND OF ANIMAL STOCK! I found several that were flavored with chicken, etc. Just thought I'd note that so to be aware of vegetarian/vegan needs!******

Soak beans with a small amount of onion and minced garlic for several hours. Sautee veggies about 5 minutes. Combine Vegetable broth and everything else and dilute with water to desired thickness (maybe 1-2 cups). Simmer for several hours until beans and veggies are soft. Add seasoning to taste and eat up!

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHEENUH.

Servings Per Recipe: 16

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