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Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the barley. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, drain, and set aside. When the soup is ready, add the barley and cook the soup for another 15 or 20 minutes, until the barley is tender.
Â· just now. Report Abuse. they don't need soaking but should be cooked before adding to soup as the salt in soup can effect the beans so they will never get soft no matter how long you cook them. Beans take about 1 1/2-2 hours to cook, whether you soak them or not. Start your soup by cooking the beans first and when they are tender, add the other ingredients. It is exactly how I make soup at my job where I make anywhere from 6-15 gallons of soup every day.