BARLEY AND LENTIL SOUP WITH SWISS CHARD

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A delicious soup recipe with barley, lentils, and Swiss chard.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 c chopped onion
1 1/2 c chopped carrots
3 clove garlic, minced
2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 c low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth,
2/3 c pearl barley
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
2/3 c dried lentils
4 c (packed) swiss chard, coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in heavy large nonreactive pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Mix in cumin; stir 30 seconds. Add 10 cups broth and barley; bring to boil. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • 2. Add chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in dill. Season soup with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth, if desired.

Akinwale Dominion
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This soup is a little bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Bilawal Khan
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the Swiss chard and the barley.


Babul Hussain
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils and Swiss chard balance out the barley flavor nicely.


Skyleray Turner
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I made it in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect.


DJ DEE MUSIC
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I love the combination of barley, lentils, and Swiss chard in this soup. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Asif Shah Shah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover barley and lentils. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Raveesha Pawan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt and pepper to taste.


Zach Hudson
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This soup is easy to make and the ingredients are affordable and easy to find. I especially like that it uses Swiss chard, which is a healthy and versatile vegetable.


Razvan
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul-kabir Abdul
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This soup is a delicious and hearty way to warm up on a cold day. The barley and lentils provide a good source of protein and fiber, while the Swiss chard adds a pop of color and nutrition. I also love the addition of the lemon zest and red pepper fl


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