Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 3 carrot , peeled and diced
• 3/4 cups pearl barley
• 1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme and rosemary
• 8 cups sodium-reduced vegetable broth
• 1 540 ml white beans , rinsed and drained
• 3 cups packed baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• lemon slices