barley and lentil soup with swiss chard

9 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Jun 10, 2015

A delicious soup recipe with barley, lentils, and Swiss chard.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 10 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth,
  • 2/3 cup pearl barley
  • 14 1/2 ounces can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 2/3 cup dried lentils
  • 4 cups (packed) swiss chard, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • - salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make barley and lentil soup with swiss chard

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in heavy large nonreactive pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Mix in cumin; stir 30 seconds. Add 10 cups broth and barley; bring to boil. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in dill. Season soup with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth, if desired.

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