Lentil Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 2 large carrots, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt; black pepper; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 3 ½ cups water; 1 cup lentils; ½ cup pearl barley; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt
black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
3 ½ cups water
1 cup lentils
½ cup pearl barley
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar

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Dice veggies and saute in olive oil in a large pot until onions are translucent.
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Add a dash of salt and pepper.
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Stir.
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Add tomatoes, broth, water, lentils, and barley.
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Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minute Reduce heat and simmer for about 50 min until lentils and barley are tender.
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4 Add either balsamic, sherry, or red wine vinegar to taste.
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Can also add red or white wine, whatever you have on hand.
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Experiment with this step.
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I add whatever acid I have on hand, it always comes out good.
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This is a very flexible recipe so don't be afraid to add or change veggies.
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Can also make without barley, just reduce water.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large sweet onion, diced, 2 celery ribs, diced, 2 large carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil 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 Barley Soup

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