LENTIL AND BARLEY SOUP

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     lunch, project, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 cup dry lentils
1/3 cup medium barley
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy, deep saucepan. Add the onions, celery and carrot and saute until tender but not brown. Stir in the garlic, cook a minute or so longer, then stir in the curry powder.
  • Add the stock, bring to a simmer, then stir in the lentils and barley.
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, then cook about an hour and a half, until the lentils and barley are tender. Add some additional stock or more water during cooking, if necessary.
  • Stir in the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve, garnished with a sprinkling of cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 412, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1120 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Constance Oge Victor
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


red hair lou
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are both healthy and delicious. This lentil and barley soup definitely fits the bill.


juniper
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Thakuri Kishor
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the broth was very flavorful.


Nwafor Chibueze
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lentils and barley, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness.


Duhoki Duhoki
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I'm always looking for new lentil soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Nader Florida
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable meal.


Quwin Prince
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. I especially love it on a cold winter day.


Arish Ali
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


jewel nazmu
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was actually really good. The barley added a nice texture and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Daegon Frederick
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This is my favorite lentil soup recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Najm Ud din
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Calfonia Sebela
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This lentil and barley soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.


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