Barley and Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Barley and Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ½ cups chopped onions; 1 ½ cups chopped peeled carrots; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 ½ teaspoons cumin; 10 cups low sodium chicken broth or 10 cups vegetable broth; ⅔ cup pearl barley; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; ⅔ cup dried lentils; 4 cups packed coarsely chopped swiss chard (about 1/2 large bunch); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 ½ cups chopped peeled carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ teaspoons cumin
10 cups low sodium chicken broth or 10 cups vegetable broth
⅔ cup pearl barley
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
⅔ cup dried lentils
4 cups packed coarsely chopped swiss chard (about 1/2 large bunch)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Heat oil in a heavy large non-reactive pot over medium-hi heat; add onions and carrots; saute 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 and bring to a boil; reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 25 minutes.
2
Stir in tomatoes with juice and lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Add Swiss chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes; stir in dill.
4
Season soup with salt and pepper.
5
Serve with Parmesan sprinkled on top, if desired.

1153

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

192

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 ½ cups chopped onions, 1 ½ cups chopped peeled carrots, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Barley and Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard 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 With Swiss Chard

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