Barley, Swiss Chard, And Lima Bean Soup

Barley, Swiss Chard, And Lima Bean Soup Ingredients

1 c Pearl barley; medium grain	2 Smoked ham hocks
2 Onions; coarsley chopped	4 Parsley sprigs
1 c Chopped carrots	1 c Chopped celery
2 lg Garlic cloves	1 lb Swiss chard; washed well and
2 tb Olive oil	10 oz Frozen lima beans
3 qt Water	1 ts Dried basil; crumbled
1 qt Chicken broth	1/2 ts Dried thyme; crumbled

Instructions for Barley, Swiss Chard, And Lima Bean Soup

1. In a baking pan toast the barley in a preheated 375F. oven, shaking the pan occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is aromatic. 2. In a large kettle cook the onions, the carrot, and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are browned. Add the water, the broth, the ham hocks, and the parsley and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 1 hour. 3. Add the toasted barley and the celery and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Transfer the ham hocks with tongs to a cutting board, discard the fat and bones, and chop the ham coarse. 4. To the kettle add the ham, the Swiss chard, the lima beans, the basil, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the soup for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chard is tender. 5. Optional: Add another cup (approx) of water to make 16 cups of soup to serve 8. EACH SERVING: 293 cals, 30% from fat, (10g total fat), 35g carbs, (7g fiber), 18g protein. Analysis estimated by MasterCook. ~-EMAIL from kitpath@earthlink.net 3/99 xpost elf, mc Recipe by: Gourmet, November 1991 Posted to EAT-LF Digest by PatHanneman on Mar 01, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Basil	Beans	Carrot	Celery
Chicken Broth	Garlic	Ham	Olive Oil
Onion	Parsley	Pear	Swiss Chard
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