This hearty Southwestern Three-Bean and Barley Soup will truly satisfy your family’s craving for comfort food. I love this recipe because it contains simple and healthy ingredients that my family enjoys – three types of beans, celery, carrots, onions, and barley.
Sometimes I like to have things under my control, and I go and cook with dried beans instead of canned. In that case, I can season the beans to my taste and control the cooking time – making sure they are of my favorite doneness. Besides, I like the idea of reducing waste and saving on packaging. So, this easy 3-bean soup is not only delicious and healthy but also budget-friendly.
To make this Southwestern Three-Bean and Barley Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 diced onion, 1 diced celery stalk, and 1 diced carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Add 9 cups water, 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth if using, ½ cup pearl barley, ⅓ cup dried black beans, ⅓ cup dried Great Northern beans, ⅓ cup dried kidney beans, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, and ½ tsp dried oregano and stir.
Turn the heat to high and bring the soup to a simmer. Then reduce the heat and simmer, occasionally stirring, until the beans and barley are tender about 1¾ to 2½ hours. If necessary, add more water, ½ a cup at a time. Season the soup with ¾ teaspoon salt.
Serve hot with sour cream and chopped cilantro or parsley if you wish.
This easy Southwestern Three-Bean and Barley Soup is a perfect choice if you are looking for healthy winter weight loss recipes. Try it soon and come back to leave notes and comments. We love hearing from you!
This soup is so great. I made it for my family last weekend, and everyone loved it. The flavors are amazing and it was simple to make.
Wowza! This soup is a rainbow of flavors! I made it on a chilly night and my family couldn’t get enough. Each bite reminded me of my grandma's kitchen, full of warmth. Will definetly be making this again!
I made this soup last week for my family, and it was a hit. The combination of beans and barley is so filling, and I love how simple it is to prepare. It's great knowing I'm feeding my family healthy ingredients.
Superb flavors abound!
I made the Southwestern Three-Bean and Barley Soup last weekend and it was just superb! My hubby loved it too. We were surprised how great the taste was with simple ingredients. I used dried beans like I prefer, and it turned out perfectly! Now, it’s a family favorite for cozy nights.
Superb. I made this soup for my family, and it was a huge hit. I love cooking with dried beans, it makes everything taste so fresh.
OMG, this soup is bomb! Made it for my fam's movie night, and they devoured it all! I used dried beans like a boss and it turned out fab. Totally recommend!
Amazing! I made this soup for my family’s game night, and everyone couldn’t get enough. The combination of beans makes it filling, and the barley adds a nice touch. I love cooking with dried beans, feeling proud as I control flavors. Good times in the kitchen!
Superb!
I made this Southwestern Three-Bean and Barley Soup last Sunday, and it was a hit with the family. The kids loved how hearty it was, especially with the barley. I used dried beans for the extra flavour and control, which made all the difference. Perfect for our chilly evenings.
This soup rocks! My fam loves it so much.
Fire!
I’m proud to say this soup has become a family favorite. It’s so simple with wholesome ingredients. I remember the first time I made it, my kids couldn't get enough. Using dried beans made it even better, allowing me to control the flavors. Thank you for this recipe!
Superb! My friends loved it!
This three-bean soup is hella great. Made it last week for a cozy night in. So easy and filled with flavors. Dried beans worked perfect for me.
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