Ingredients
- 1 T olive oil
- 1/2 C celery, chopped
- 4 tsp garlic, minced (less if dried)
- 1 C onion, chopped
- 1 T flour, I used whole wheat
- 1/4 tsp thyme , dried
- 1 tsp rosemary, dried
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 clove
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper, fresh ground if possible
- 60 ounces vegetable broth
- 1 can green baby lima beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 1 can red beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 1 can chickpeas, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 C potato, chopped
- 1 C carrots, sliced
- 1 1/2 C barley
- 1 C spinach leaves, optional but delicious!
Recipe Description
Bean soup of any kind is easy to make and as rich and hearty as you want it to be with the ingredients you add. This bean soup recipe has three different varieties of beans and I think the combination gives it a delicious flavor and great texture. It's delicious and easy and can be made mostly with items you probably already have in your pantry. There are so many possibilities for this healthy soup!
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