Soup, Stew and Chili: Warm Soup, Stew and Chili: Lima Bean, Mushroom and Barley Soup

Indulge in a bowl of this hearty soup for one of your veggie servings.

Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date: August 28, 2008

Serves: 8 person(s)

Preparation Time: 12 mins
Cooking Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients:

1 cup large dried lima beans
3 Tbsp coarse pearl barley
6 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cup sliced portabella mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced carrots

Directions:

Wash lima beans and barley separately in cold water. Drain, and transfer to a soup kettle. Add vegetable stock and remaining ingredients; cover and bring to a boil.

Cook over low-medium heat until lima beans are soft, for about 2 hours. Serve hot.