Broccoli, Barley, and Cannellini Bean Soup
A comforting soup featuring broccoli, barley, and cannellini beans, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup barley
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onions become translucent.
- Stir in the barley and vegetable broth, bringing it to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes until barley is tender.
- Incorporate the chopped broccoli and rinsed beans; cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to taste, then stir well before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or grated parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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