Barley, Swiss Chard, And Lima Bean Soup Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 c. medium pearl barley
- 2 x onions minced coarse
- 1 c. minced carrot
- 2 lrg garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 quart water (12 c.)
- 1 quart chicken broth (4 c.)
- 2 x smoked ham hocks
- 4 x parsley sprigs
- 1 c. minced celery
- 1 lb Swiss chard washed well and minced coarse a (10-oz) package frzn lima beans
- 1 tsp dry basil crumbled
- 1/2 tsp dry thyme crumbled
Directions
- In a baking pan toast the barley in a preheated 375F. oven, shaking the pan occasionally, for 5 to 7 min, or possibly till it is aromatic. In a large
- kettle cook the onions, the carrot, and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, till the vegetables are browned.
- Add in the water, the broth, the ham hocks, and the parsley and simmer the mix, uncovered, for 1 hour. Add in the toasted barley and the celery and simmer the mix, uncovered, for 45 min. Transfer the ham hocks with tongs to a cutting board, throw away the fat and bones, and chop the ham
- coarse. To the kettle add in the ham, the Swiss chard, the lima beans, the basil, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the soup for 15 to 20 min, or possibly till the chard is tender.
- Makes about 15 c., serving 6 as a main course.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 4838g | |
| Calories 1231 | |
| Calories from Fat 280 | 23% |
| Total Fat 31.8g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2677mg | 112% |
| Potassium 3813mg | 109% |
| Total Carbs 207.48g | 55% |
| Dietary Fiber 50.0g | 167% |
| Sugars 21.67g | 14% |
| Protein 40.83g | 65% |
