Hearty Bean & Barley Soup

This hearty bean and barley soup makes a warming and satisfying meatless meal.  And it’s so easy to change this up and add your favorites.  Not a fan of kidney beans? Try garbanzo o...

Directions

Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. 

Stir the broth, beans, tomatoes and barley in the saucepan and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the barley is tender.

Stir in the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted.  Season to taste.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cups Swanson® Vegetable Broth
1 can (about 15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
0.25 cup uncooked pearl barley
2 cups firmly packed chopped fresh spinach

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