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barley lentil soup

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Photo by: Annacia
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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

An old but still delicious recipe originally from Canadian Living Magazine. It's rich in grains and flavor,so comforting and satisfying.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For barley lentil soup

  • SOUP
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1
    onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lg
    carrot, chopped
  • 1
    stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 4 c
    vegetable stock
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 c
    brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil
  • 1/4 c
    barley
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parsley, chopped
  • TOPPINGS
  • 1/4 c
    nonfat plain yogurt (optional) or 1?4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh parsley or mint, minced (optional)

How To Make barley lentil soup

  • 1
    In large saucepan or soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, celery, thyme, marjoram and pepper until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Add stock, water, lentils and barley to the pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in chopped parsley 2 mins before done.
  • 4
    To serve, top each serving with a dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley. Optional
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