Barley and Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Barley and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 carrots, sliced; 4 celery stalks, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 6 14 1/2-ounce cans (about) beef broth; 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup pearl barley; 1 cup lentils; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
6 14 1/2-ounce cans (about) beef broth
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup pearl barley
1 cup lentils
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1
Heat oil in heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
3
Add next 6 ingredients.
4
Cook until bell pepper just softens, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes.
5
Mix in 5 cans broth, tomatoes and tomato paste.
6
Bring mixture to boil.
7
Stir in barley and lentils.
8
Reduce heat and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.
9
Thin soup to desired consistency with remaining broth.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 3 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Barley and Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barley and Lentil Soup

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