BARLEY, LENTIL, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SOUP

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At the start of fall I start making this hearty soup, Been making it for as long as I can remember, at first it was hard getting the kids to eat it because it had these little round somethings in it that they thought they didn't like, but when they did try it they loved it and always ate more then one bowl. I like to add sliced...

Provided by Jean Romero

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c red peppers,chopped
1/2 c onions,chopped
1 c celery,chopped
1/4 c carrots, chopped
1 clove garlic,minced
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
8 1/2 c chicken broth
1 can(s) (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes, with juice
1 c pearl barley, uncooked
1 c dry lentils,rinsed & drained
1 c tomato juice
2 c water
2 tsp basil, dried
1 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 tsp thyme, dried
1 bay leaf
8 sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil) drained and chopped
1 c sliced mushrooms (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large kettle or stock pot, add oil and over medium heat saute' red pepper, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic, (mushroom optional) until tender
  • 2. Add salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute longer. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. (If using whole grain barley, cook for 2 hours or until barley is tender.) Check and stir occasionally. May be thinned with broth or water. Ladle into soup bowles
  • 3. Serve with a good crusty bread, we use sour dough with garlic butter

Nour Gamal
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Lesley Ntuli
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I love the tanginess of the sun-dried tomatoes in this soup.


Sergiy Kharzhevskyy
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover barley and lentils.


Aya Mahmoud
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This is a great soup for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit!


Zak Brennecke
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley and sun-dried tomatoes balance out the flavor of the lentils perfectly.


Mickey Majano
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This soup is easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of barley, lentils, and sun-dried tomatoes.


Active On Fire
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out perfectly! It's a delicious and healthy meal that I will definitely be making again.


Kennedy Ronuc
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I found this soup to be a bit too thick. I would recommend adding more broth or water to thin it out.


price aqib
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


Rawnaf Molla “Riyan” Rajuen
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils and sun-dried tomatoes balance out the flavor of the barley perfectly.


Sasanka Samanala
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Muhammad Fiaz
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! I just threw all the ingredients in the pot in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home.


NJEI LAURA AKOICHOU
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover barley and lentils.


Jasmine Kelley
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The sun-dried tomatoes add a nice tanginess to the soup. I also like to add a bit of chopped fresh basil at the end.


Jokubas Endresaitis
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I love the combination of barley and lentils in this soup. It gives it a really nice texture.


Husnain Mahavia
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Thomas Lamichhane
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was gone in no time! Everyone raved about the flavor.


Rahat Sharker
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the hearty flavor and the combination of barley, lentils, and sun-dried tomatoes.