Mexicali Bean & Barley Soup Recipe

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A spicy bean soup using Trader Joe's 17 Bean & Barley Mix. The beans and vegetables hold their shapes and create a colorful, healthy, meal. It also freezes well.

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Servings: 10 Bowls
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Ingredients

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  • 1 package Trader Joe's 17 Bean & Barley Mix
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced green bell peppers
  • 1 or 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • Three 14 oz. cans low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp. dried Italian Seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • One 14 oz. can Del Monte Petite Diced Tomatoes with Garlic & Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1-1/2 tsp. Sriracha Chili Sauce, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. Lawry's Seasoned Salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: A handful of chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Rinse dried beans and place in large bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover bowl and soak 1 hour.
  2. Rinse beans until water runs clear. Drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in large dutch oven and saute onions, celery, carrots, peppers, and garlic until soft.
  4. Add chicken or vegetable broth, water, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, and beans. Stir.
  5. Cover and simmer 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
  6. Add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, Sriracha Sauce, seasoned salt and pepper. Stir.
  7. Simmer 15 minutes, uncovered.
  8. Optional: Add a handful of chopped cilantro at end of cooking, or sprinkle each bowl of soup with a little cilantro.
  9. Serve with Trader Joe's Multi Grain Tortilla Chips

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 122g
Recipe makes 10 servings
Calories 100  
Calories from Fat 35 35%
Total Fat 3.93g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.72g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Potassium 144mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.93g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 3%
Sugars 1.87g 1%
Protein 3.8g 6%
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  • Kristi Rimkus
    Looks wonderful. I love hearty bean soups!
    I've cooked/tasted this recipe!

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