Hearty Lentil Barley Soup Recipe

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Soup
• Skill Level: Easy

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 169
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 7g
• Sodium: 831mg
• Carbohydrates: 22g

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups lentils about 1 lb
   ¾ cups barley
   8 cups water or vegetable stock
   1 large onion, chopped
   2 medium carrots, diced
   2 stalks celery, sliced
   ½ teaspoon each dried oregano and ground cumin
   ¼ teaspoon black pepper
   ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
   1 ½ teaspoon salt
   

Directions:

1. 1. Add more water or stock if you desire a thinner soup.
   2. The recipe makes quite a large quantity, so you can freeze half for later use.
   3. Place all ingredients except salt into a large kettle and bring to a simmer.
   4. Cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until lentils and barley are tender.
   5. Add salt to taste.