Lentil Barley Soup Recipe
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Lentil Barley Soup

By: Myrtle Brandt  
"'I get frequent requests from my family for this thick, full-flavored soup in the winter,' reports Myrtle Brandt of Morris, Manitoba, 'especially on -35 degrees F days, which are not uncommon here!'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (1.8 ounce) package vegetable soup mix
  • 3/4 cup dry lentils
  • 3/4 cup medium pearl barley
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute onion, celery and garlic in margarine until tender. Add water, tomatoes, soup mix, lentils, barley and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils and barley are tender. Add carrots; simmer 20-25 minutes longer or until the carrots are tender. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared without cheese) equals 125 calories, 405 mg sodium, trace cholesterol, 23 gm carbohydrate, 5 gm protein, 1 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by ManassasMa 
When I think "soup", I think onions, celery and carrots. They're in here. When I think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by Lia 
This is a fantastic winter meal - easy, healthy, delicious, and filling. I've made it a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2007 by karrottsoup 
I really liked this recipe. I modified it by using vegetable broth as a base instead of water... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by JeffNie 
This soup has GREAT texture! It tastes very fresh, not too tomato-ey. I like a lot of broth in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2009 by kreativekuisine 
This was a really good soup. I made a few changes: instead of the vegetable soup mix and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by MamaBeggs 
Really delicious, healthy, and fairly easy to make. I added some red pepper flakes for a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by daveycooks 
I made my own vegetable stock first. This was a good vegetable soup. But honestly it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2009 by Cookies 
Very hearty and healthy soup. Excellent as is! THX MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by CARDINALLOVER 
Very, very good soup! I didn't have the veggie soup mix so used veggie bouillon cubes. Subbed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by manna 
Yummy and easy. I added rice instead of barley. My family loved it. I definitely will make... MORE

 
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