Slow Cooker Bean & Barley Soup

Get dinner on the table on a busy day with ease with this load-&-go crock pot recipe. This zesty soup can simmer in the crock pot for an entire workday, making it perfect for a busy weekday meal. Bump up the Southwest flavors with a garnished of chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, if desired.

Nutrition Information

104 Calories

10g Carbohydrates

22g Protein

532mg Potassium

5g Fiber

12g Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large stalk celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
2 cups water
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, "no-chicken" broth or vegetable broth (32-ounce carton)
½ cup pearl barley
⅓ cup dried black beans
⅓ cup dried great northern beans
⅓ cup dried kidney beans
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon salt