Lentil and Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil and Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups broth; 1 ½ cups dried lentils; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; ½ cup dry red wine; 2 bay leaves; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper, to taste; ½ cup barley; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 1 cup chopped cooked greens; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups broth
1 ½ cups dried lentils
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup dry red wine
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup barley
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 1 cup chopped cooked greens
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, then saute' the onions till they begin to soften.
2
Add the celery, carrots, and garlic and saute' a few minutes more.
3
Add the broth, tomatoes, lentils, red wine, and herbs.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
5
Add barley; simmer for 45 minutes more, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.
6
Add the greens and cook an additional 15 minutes.
7
Serve topped with parmesan cheese, 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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 3 stalks celery, chopped, 2 carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil and Barley 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.

Lentil and Barley Soup

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