Barley Bean Medley - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. pearl barley
1/2 c. dried beans (white, lima or kidney)
2 c. vegetables
chicken or beef broth
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crushed
1 Tbsp. coriander seed, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Saute onion in butter until tender.
Add barley and continue sauteing until barley is light brown.
Add beans, broth, parsley, bacon, coriander and salt.
Cover.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for about 1 hour, adding additional broth or water if necessary or until beans and barley are tender and all moisture is absorbed.
Serves 4.