Plus this recipe for healthy bean and barley soup freezes beautifully.
Mash 1/2 cup of the beans.
Stir the mashed and whole beans, tomatoes, broth and barley into the pot.

Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and stir in cheese and pepper.
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