Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 large stalk celery, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 1/3 cup dried black beans
  • 1/3 cup dried great northern beans
  • 1/3 cup dried kidney beans
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Method

  • Combine broth, water, onion, celery, and carrot in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add in barley, black beans, great northern beans, kidney beans, oil, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
  • Cover with lid and cook until the beans are tender, about 4 hours on HIGH or 7-8 hours on LOW.
  • Season with salt, and pepper if needed.
  • Serve with toasted sourdough bread with melted pepper jack cheese.