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.

Ramadan Hafez
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I made this soup for my vegetarian friends and they loved it.


Cristina Ro
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This soup is a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.


Saq Lain
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Damaris Nyambura
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Kateria Williams
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I made this soup for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great way to get a healthy and hearty meal without any meat.


nizar ali
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This soup is a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry. It's also a great way to use up leftover lentils and barley.


Boba Tea
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of lentils and barley.


Shoaib Tanoli
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love to add a little bit of shredded cheese to the top.


Betty Parrott
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I made this soup for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great way to get a healthy and hearty meal without any meat.


Kobby Pablo
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils and barley. It's also a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.


Cleo Malepe
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love to add a little bit of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth.


Sanjida Islam
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of lentils and barley. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.


syedend pentreo
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the barley. It gave the soup a nice chewy texture.


Mayada Mansor
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This soup is delicious and hearty! I made it last night and my family loved it. The lentils and barley give it a great texture, and the vegetables add a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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