Red Lentil and Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil and Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 12 onion, diced; 4 scallions, diced, whites and greens divided; 1 garlic clove, whole and peeled; 1 teaspoon chili oil; 3 -3 ½ cups water; 1 cube vegetable bouillon; ⅔ cup red lentil; ½ cup pearl barley; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
12 onion, diced
4 scallions, diced, whites and greens divided
1 garlic clove, whole and peeled
1 teaspoon chili oil
3 -3 ½ cups water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
⅔ cup red lentil
½ cup pearl barley
salt and pepper

1
Heat oil in a medium pan.
2
Add onion, white part of scallions, and garlic clove.
3
Saute, stirring occasionally, until browned.
4
While onions are cooking, rinse lentils and barley and drain well.
5
When onions are starting to caramelize, slowly add the 3 cups of water.
6
Bring to a boil and add bullion cube.
7
Stir until bullion cube is dissolved.
8
Add lentils and barley.
9
Simmer about 40 minutes or until barley is tender.
10
Add up to another 1/2 cup of water if soup is too thick, stirring well.
11
Add salt if needed (if soup tastes flat), then serve immediately.
12
To garnish, top with the green parts of the scallions, croutons, feta cheese, and some black pepper.

190

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 12 onion, diced, 4 scallions, diced, whites and greens divided, 1 garlic clove, whole and peeled, and more.

Yes, Red 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.

Red Lentil and Barley Soup

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