Black Kale And White Bean Soup With Barley Recipes

TUSCAN BEAN AND BARLEY STEW WITH KALE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil and fry the onion over medium heat for 2 minutes until it softens slightly.
• Add the carrot and celery sticks and continue to fry for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften a bit.
• Next, add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the rosemary, thyme and chilli flakes and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
• Add the cannellini beans and pearl barley to the pot, then pour the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the pearl barley is done to your liking.
• Mix in the ale and cook for another 2-3 minutes with a lid on until the kale wilts.
• Season to taste and serve as is or with crusty bread.

BLACK BEAN AND KALE SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the broth, beans (do not drain) and kale. Bring to a low boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until heated through, about 25 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and diced avocado, if desired.

BLACK-KALE AND WHITE-BEAN SOUP WITH BARLEY

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat, add barley, and simmer until just tender, about 1 hour.
• Add 2 cups stock to pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and add onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and salt. Season with pepper. Simmer until barley is soft, about 20 minutes.
• Add beans with liquid, kale, and remaining 2 cups water and 1 cup stock. Simmer until kale is tender and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
• Divide among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and lemon zest, and season with pepper.

KALE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cut or tear the kale into 1/2-inch strips. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add about half of the beans, and lightly mash with a fork. Add water and stock, and bring to a boil. Stir in kale, remaining beans, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer until kale is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Toast bread. Ladle soup into bowls, top with toast, and drizzle with remaining tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.

WHITE BEAN 'N' BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add enough water to cover beans by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in broth, water, beans, carrots, red peppers, celery, barley, 1/4 cup parsley, bay leaves, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add tomatoes; heat through. Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parsley.

QUICK TOMATO, WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot and add the onion, carrot, and celery and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and juice from the can, add another pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, for 5 to 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly.
• Add the water, tomato paste, oregano, potato, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, add the bouquet garni, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are just about tender.
• Add the kale and simmer another 10 minutes, until the kale and potatoes are tender and the soup is fragrant. Taste, adjust salt, and add pepper. Stir in the beans and heat through for 5 minutes. Serve, sprinkling some Parmesan over each bowl.

BEAN SOUP WITH KALE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion; saute until soft. Add kale and saute, stirring, until wilted. Add 3 cups of broth, 2 cups of beans, and all of the tomato, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. In a blender or food processor, mix the remaining beans and broth until smooth. Stir into soup to thicken. Simmer 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with chopped parsley.