Chard and Pearl Barley Stew

Submitted by dicentra

"Vegetarian Times."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄4 lbs swiss chard, leaves and stems separated and chopped
• 2 medium leeks, halved lengthwise, light green and white parts sliced 1/2-inch thick (2 cups)
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1⁄2 cup medium pearl barley
• 1 cup frozen baby lima bean

directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in chard stems, leeks, carrots, celery, and nutmeg. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, or until vegetables release juices but are still brightly colored, stirring often.
2. Add broth, barley, and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add lima beans and chard leaves. Simmer 10 minutes more, or until lima beans are tender.

Reviews

[VegSocialWorker]

This is a very wholesome soup and was easy to make. We thought it was a bit bland, however, so we added salt, pepper and other spices and still felt it was missing something. The directions were right on though. Thanks for posting!