BARLEY LENTIL SOUP

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Canadian Living recently featured a an article promoting recipes rich in grains. This soup looked so comforting and satisfying, I knew that as autumn arrived it would be the perfect meal. Submitted for 'Zaar World Tour.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
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
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt (optional) or 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
  • To serve, top each serving with a dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.

Brittany Leach
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I especially liked that the soup was thick and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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This soup is so good! I love the combination of barley and lentils, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness. I also appreciate that this soup is relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Garrett Clay
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I was looking for a healthy and hearty soup recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were all things I had on hand. The soup was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Wosen Hile
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's also really easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rofiar Wunmi
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I especially liked that the soup was thick and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Waiswa Julius
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of barley and lentils, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness. I also appreciate that this soup is relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


francis arenyeka
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I was looking for a healthy and hearty soup recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were all things I had on hand. The soup was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


michael Lira
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's also really easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Veronica Ivanova
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I especially liked that the soup was thick and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


eyasu melaku
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This soup is delicious and hearty! I love the combination of barley and lentils, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness. I also appreciate that this soup is relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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