barley lentil soup
An old but still delicious recipe originally from Canadian Living Magazine. It's rich in grains and flavor,so comforting and satisfying.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- SOUP
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 - onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 - garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 - stalk celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- - salt to taste
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil
- 1/4 cup barley
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- TOPPINGS
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt (optional) or 1?4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or mint, minced (optional)
How To Make barley lentil soup
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Step 1In 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.
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Step 2Add 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.
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Step 3Stir in chopped parsley 2 mins before done.
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Step 4To serve, top each serving with a dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley. Optional
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