Bean And Barley Soup Just Over 200 Calories Recipe

This hearty and healthy Bean and Barley Soup is packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying, clocking in at just over 200 calories per serving! The secret? Mashed beans create a luxuriously creamy texture without adding extra fat. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy weeknight dinner, this soup freezes beautifully (omit the cheese before freezing). Reheat and top with a dollop of cheese and a cheesy herb corn muffin (recipe #22536) for a complete and delicious meal under 400 calories!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 251.9 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Bean And Barley Soup Just Over 200 Calories 136

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bean And Barley Soup Just Over 200 Calories

  • 6 cups fat free low sodium vegetable broth
  • 0 Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 0 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup cooked cannellini beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking barley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Bean And Barley Soup Just Over 200 Calories

  1. In a large soup pot, bring 6 cups of vegetable broth to a boil with 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor.
  2. Remove the rosemary sprigs. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding the solids.
  3. Measure 1 cup of cooked cannellini beans and mash them with a fork until partially smooth.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 1/2 cup chopped carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
  5. Add the strained broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), the mashed beans, and 1/2 cup of barley to the pan.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper (or to taste).
  8. Continue to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
  9. Before serving, stir in 1 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan cheese (optional).
  10. Serve 1 cup of soup topped with an additional tablespoon of cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

6g

Carbs

13g