There are times when there is a need to have some one hear, a need to see someone smile tenderly and the look that says it will be alright; that is when we look for a rainbow and there before us are the wonders of the Lord. There really are rainbows! Go ahead and make a wish...
Ingredients:
1 lb. fresh baby spinach
1 onion – sliced
3 cloves garlic – chopped
¼ cup chopped carrots
1 quart button mushrooms – sliced
1 tablespoon butter
15 oz. can red kidney beans – drained
1 cup instant barley
5 cups chicken broth
1 tbs. olive oil
¼ cup pastina noodles
Fresh grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Heat a soup pot with a tablespoon of butter. Add the fresh spinach, onion, garlic, mushrooms and carrots and sauté until the onions are softened.
Add the beans, broth and barley and simmer on low for approximately 10 – 15 minutes.
Just before serving add the pastina and continue to saute for another 10 – 12 minutes.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh grated cheese.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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Chiara Giglio says
It's a perfect dish for fall,a really comfort food ! Have a great day my dear, blessings...
Chatty Crone says
I love lentils and spinach - oh yeah and QUICK!
Rosita Vargas says
Realmente una delicia de sopa me gustaría probar me encantó,abrazos.
Nee says
Hi Catherine , what a delicious dish , just right for the chill in the air . I looked at the beautiful rainbow and made a wish ... just so lovely , thanks for sharing :).
Sandee says
Sounds yummy on a cold autumn night.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
claudia lamascolo says
Even though I cant eat the onion I would still be happy eating this dish every thing in it looks wonderful!! 🙂
David says
Catherine, Nothing like a nice hearty bowl of soup on a cool fall day to warm up a person... True comfort food! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Liz Berg says
We have snow in the forecast next week...so soup has been on my mind. Yours looks fantastic...and I love the addition of spinach. Hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead, my friend!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I've never had spinach and barley soup but it looks so warm and comforting. Perfect for a chilly evening. It was over 85F here today so maybe I'll wait on the soup but I won't forget it!
Beauty Follower says
Looks delicious, though I have never tasted such a plate.
Kim G. says
This soup looks really good and filling too:)
Treat and Trick says
Healthy combo and looks so yum! Thanks for your lovely comment dear...
Karen Lange says
This sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂 Thanks also for your comment over at Chatty Crone's yesterday. It's great to meet you!
Mary Frances McNellis says
A friend brought us barley soup and I loved it! I'll have to try this version with spinach - it sounds so warm and comforting!
Guru Uru says
I would happily eat this soup daily it is awesome 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Walking on Sunshine says
Looks and sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday. I love the rainbow!
Diane Balch says
I love the simplicity of your soup and pastina is a favorite from my childhood. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us on foodie friday.