Lentil Barley Soup

Lentil Barley Soup

 

A lovely and heart warming lentil barley soup, perfect for a cold weather. This dish can be served with any meal, particularly for a healthy lunch, can be enjoyed with bread or on its own, very filling. Perfect for vegetarians and vegans.

Ingredients:

 

• 1/4 c. margarine
• 3/4 c. chopped celery
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 6 c. water
• 3/4 c. red lentils
• 1 qt. tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3/4 c. barley or brown rice
• 1/2 tsp. rosemary
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots

 

Direction:

1. Make Saute in large stewing pan from margarine, celery, and onion.
2. Than add water and lentils.
3. Cook for 20 minutes. than add 1 qt. tomatoes
4. Now add the rest of the ingredients and simmer 45-60 minutes.
5. Add 1/2 cup shredded carrots. Cook 5 minutes more and you are done.

Serves 6.

Prep time 15-25 mins.

Enjoy!

 

Photo by: michael hilton