Barley And Five Bean Soup Recipe

• 1/2 pound barley
• 1/4 c. appaloosa beans
• 1/4 c. yellow-eye beans
• 1/4 c. navy beans
• 1/4 c. lima beans
• 1/4 c. pinto beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lg. carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 med. rib celery, finely diced
• 1 med. yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 quart. chicken stock or possibly broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 c. cleaned and minced fresh spinach

Directions