Recipe
Big Bean Barley and Sweet Potato Soup
A hearty, company-worthy soup that's absolutely delicious and nutritious.
Serves 6
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Intermediate
Dinner
Budget-Friendly
High-Protein
Category: soups
Source: Plant-Based Woman Warrior Cookbook P. 143
I am addicted to this soup. Deelish! Company worthy.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- 1In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of water. Add the shallots or onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes, adding more water as needed.
- 2Stir in the garlic, ginger and rosemary and continue cooking for about 30 seconds.
- 3Add the vegetable broth, sweet potato, barley, and cayenne pepper and bring just to a boil.
- 4Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook partially covered, 15-20 minutes, until the sweet potato is tender.
- 5Add the lima beans, swiss chard or greens of choice, maple syrup (if using) and cook for about 3 minutes, until the greens begin to soften.
- 6In a small bowl, place some of the soup liquid and stir in the miso. Add this mix to the pot and also stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- 7I am addicted to this soup. Deelish! Company worthy.