Cook Time:30 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 45 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 15 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Time:30 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 45 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 15 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

Cook Time:30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:1 hr 45 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Total Time:2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

Yield:6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1large onion, diced1 large stalk celery, diced1large carrot, diced9cupswater4 cups (32-ounce carton) reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth or vegetable broth½cuppearl barley⅓cupdried black beans⅓cupdried great northern beans⅓cupdried kidney beans1tablespoonchili powder1teaspoonground cumin½teaspoondried oregano¾teaspoonsalt

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Ingredients

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

1large onion, diced

1 large stalk celery, diced

1large carrot, diced

9cupswater

4 cups (32-ounce carton) reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth or vegetable broth

½cuppearl barley

⅓cupdried black beans

⅓cupdried great northern beans

⅓cupdried kidney beans

1tablespoonchili powder

1teaspoonground cumin

½teaspoondried oregano

¾teaspoonsalt

DirectionsHeat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add water, broth, barley, black beans, great northern beans, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Bring to a lively simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 1¾ to 2½ hours (adding more water, ½ cup at a time, if necessary or desired). Season with salt.Make Ahead TipCover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.Originally appeared: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016; updated February 2023

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add water, broth, barley, black beans, great northern beans, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Bring to a lively simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 1¾ to 2½ hours (adding more water, ½ cup at a time, if necessary or desired). Season with salt.Make Ahead TipCover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add water, broth, barley, black beans, great northern beans, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Bring to a lively simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 1¾ to 2½ hours (adding more water, ½ cup at a time, if necessary or desired). Season with salt.

Southwestern Three-Bean & Barley Soup

Make Ahead Tip

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016; updated February 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)205Calories3gFat36gCarbs9gProtein

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