Minestrone Soup with Black Beans & Barley

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned black beansNutrition
• 1 cup cooked barleyNutrition
• 2 medium green summer squashNutrition
• 2 tsps ground dried oreganoNutrition
• 2 tbsps black pepperNutrition
• 2 tsps saltNutrition
• 4 cups chicken stockNutrition
• 2 large carrotsNutrition
• 4 stalks large celeryNutrition
• 2 cloves garlicNutrition
• 1 medium onionNutrition
• 2 tbsps dried barleyNutrition
• 1/2 medium green pepperNutrition
• 1 can red tomatoesNutrition
• 4 cups waterNutrition

Directions

1. 1Chop onion, garlic, carrot, celery and green pepper into small pieces.
2. 2Add to a large pot (set on medium-low) and let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring to keep vegetables from sticking.
3. 3After about 10 minutes, add chopped green summer squash and tomatoes and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
4. 4Add chicken stock, 2 cups of water, black beans, and half the spices to vegetable mix and continue cooking (uncovered) for about 20-25 minutes (until the vegetables are tender).
5. 5Add barley, remaining spices and remaining water and continue simmering for 10-15 minutes or until cooked to your liking!

Nutrition per serving

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