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Hearty Lentil Soup

By: Suzanne Prince  
"Served with biscuits and a salad, this soup is delicious on a chilly autumn evening. It's one of my family's favorite."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed
  • 3/4 cup pearl barley
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the celery, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add water, tomatoes, lentils, barley, bouillon, oregano, rosemary and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until lentils and barley are almost tender. Add carrots; simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots, lentils and barley are tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by Carmela 
If you nix the Swiss Cheese and substitute olive oil for the butter /margarine option, this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2008 by Laura 
This recipe is awesome! I use olive oil and whatever stock I have on hand -- no cheese is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Ligia 
My family loves this soup. Its thick & hearty and a perfect comfort food. I took the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2009 by neghdz 
Hearty and delicious. I followed the advice of others and used olive oil in place of butter. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by weeble 
this soup is great! i prefer my soup on the thick side, and the addition of barley is spot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by LadybugBates 
Good and healthy. Thx MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by latsyrc 
great soup, better the next day. even the little ones (2&3) loved it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by GHOS5425 
We enjoyed this soup. I didn't have any barley, so I doubled the lentils. Can't wait to try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Anthony's Grammy 
Excellent recipe. Easy to prepare and tastes really good. With a few staple ingredients,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by Kristen 
Pretty good. A very basic, essential soup recipe. It's filling and pretty flavorful, just a... MORE

 
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