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Add the olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven and place over medium heat.
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Saute the onions, carrots and celery for 5 minutes.
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In a saucepan add beef stock and bring to the boil on a medium heat, once the vegetables have softened add the simmering stock to the Dutch oven.
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(We should never add a cold liquid to an already heated pot as it dramatically drops the heat and slows down the cooking process.)
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As the stock is at temperature, add the lentils, barley and stir the broth.
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Place the lid back on and let the mixture cook for 5 minutes.
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Then add the drained and rinsed beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Add the browned turkey meatballs to the stock.
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Meanwhile, begin making your dumplings.
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In a mixing bowl add the flour, salt, baking powder and Dijon mustard.
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Sparingly add the water to the mixture and fold mixture until it forms a dough.
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With 2 tablespoons mold your dumplings 2 inches in diameter then drop them into the already simmering turkey meatballs and bean soup.
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Cook together for an additional 25 minutes with the lid on.
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Once the dumplings have risen and expanded, serve!
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In a heated skillet add olive oil and onions.
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Slightly cook them for about 5 minutes (we want the onions softened not colored).
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Place into a bowl and let cool.
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Take the 2 cups of broken up bread and place into a bowl with the milk.
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Let the bread soak for 5 minutes.
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Squeeze and drain the bread then place it into a large mixing bowl.
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Add the turkey meat, beaten eggs, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, golden raisins and toasted pine nuts.
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Fold all ingredients together.
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Do not over work the turkey meat.
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Fill a Dutch oven with vegetable oil and place on low heat.
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Dust a baking sheet with about an inch of flour.
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In your hands scoop up a two-finger portion of the turkey mixture and with the palm of your hands shape the balls a little larger than a golf ball.
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As you make the balls add them to the baking tray with the flour and roll them until evenly coated.
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Carefully add the meatballs to the oil and brown for about 6 minutes.
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Transfer turkey meatballs to a plate and set aside for bean soup.
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Pour excess oil into a bowl.
