Ingredients:
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola or soybean oil
2 small onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
1/2 cup (125 mL) uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) garbanzo beans, undrained
1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 oz/398 mL) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup (250 mL) Green Giant* Valley Selections* Frozen Lima Beans
3 cups (750 mL) water
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Substitution: : Canned lima beans, rinsed and drained can be substituted for the frozen lima beans.Tip : Health Twist: This tasty, quick soup contains many good-for-you ingredients, including barley, beans and tomatoes. These provide high fibre, heart-friendly folic acid and lots of iron that is good for the iron in your blood,