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Menu title: 5 A Day



5 A Day Fruits and Vegetables

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Beef Barley and Lima Soup
Ingredients Directions

1 cup onion (1 medium), chopped
1 cup carrots (2 medium), chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
1 lb. lean beef stew meat, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
4 cups water
1/4 cup dry pearl barley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 cups cooked (1 cup dry) large lima beans or 2 cans (15 oz. Each) butter beans, drained
2 Tbsp. parsley, minced

  • Place onion and carrots in a large dry saucepan.
  • Cook over high heat, stirring frequently until vegetables start to brown and stick.
  • Add 1/2 cup broth; stir to release brown bits.
  • Cook until liquid evaporates and vegetables begin to stick again, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup broth and continue cooking until liquid evaporates and vegetables are soft and golden brown.
  • Add meat and cook until no longer pink.
  • Stir in remaining broth, water, barley, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer, covered, 25 minutes.
  • Add beans and parsley; cook 10 minutes or until barley is soft.
  • Makes 6 servings.


This is an official 5 A Day recipe.
Recipe provided by the California Dry Bean Advisory Board.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 252; Fat, 3g; Cholesterol, 40 mg; Fiber, 9g; Sodium, 428 mg; percent calories from fat, 10%



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