Beefy Bean And Braley Soup -

Ingredients

• 8 oz. (225 g) navy or other white beans
• 1/2 cup (90 g) pearled barley
• 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
• 2 cups (480 ml) water
• 2-3 (170 g) carrots, finely chopped
• 1 (150 g) small onion, finely chopped
• 1 (150 g) medium tomato, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh Italian parsley, chopped or 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 small sprig of fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) dried ground rosemary
• Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried thyme
• 1/4 cup (20 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt or to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste