Ingredients for Bean And Barley Soup Mix
- Anasazi Beans
- 1 cup Pearl Barley
- Lentils
- Dried Split Green Peas
- Dried Red Beans
- Dried Navy Beans
- Dried Pink Beans
- Dried Black Turtle Bean
- Dried Split Yellow Peas
- Brown Rice
- Dried Onion Flakes
- Garlic Powder
- Cumin
- Basil Leaves
- Black Pepper
- Ground Ginger
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 cup dried Great Northern Beans
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
- 3 pounds meaty ham hocks
- 1 pound diced lean ham
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 2 cups chopped carrots and celery
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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How to Make Bean And Barley Soup Mix
- **Prepare the Beans:** Sort and rinse 1 cup of dried Great Northern beans (or your preferred bean).
- **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a large jar or freezer bag, combine the rinsed beans, 1 cup pearl barley, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 bay leaf, and 1 tsp salt.
- **Soup Time:** In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the bean & barley mix with 8 cups of chicken, beef, or vegetable broth.
- **Add Flavor Boosters:** Add 3 pounds meaty ham hocks (or 1 pound diced lean ham), 1 medium chopped onion, and 2 cups chopped carrots and celery (optional).
- **Bring to a Boil:** Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- **Simmer to Perfection:** Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the beans and barley are tender. Stir occasionally and add water if needed to maintain a good liquid level.
- **Add Tomatoes (Optional):** During the last hour of cooking, add 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes for extra flavor and richness.
- **Remove Bay Leaf:** Before serving, remove the bay leaf.
- **Slow Cooker Option:** For slow cooker preparation, combine all ingredients (except tomatoes) in a slow cooker on high for 6-8 hours or low for 8-10 hours. Add tomatoes during the last hour of cooking.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
0g
Carbs
12g
