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 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 10 cups (or more) low-salt chicken or vegetable broth; 2/3 cup pearl barley; 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice; 2/3 cup dried lentils; 4 cups (packed) coarsely chopped Swiss chard (about 1/2 large bunch); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
10 cups (or more) low-salt chicken or vegetable broth
2/3 cup pearl barley
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2/3 cup dried lentils
4 cups (packed) coarsely chopped Swiss chard (about 1/2 large bunch)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1
Heat oil in heavy large nonreactive pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions and carrots; saute until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
3
Add garlic and stir 1 minute.
4
Mix in cumin; stir 30 seconds.
5
Add 10 cups broth and barley; bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 25 minutes.
7
Stir in tomatoes with juice and lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
8
Add chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes.
9
Stir in dill.
10
Season soup with salt and pepper.
11
Thin with more broth, if desired.

1261

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

196

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots, 3 large garlic cloves, 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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