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Lentil Barley Soup

SUBMITTED 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!'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 6 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 5 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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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.

FOOTNOTE

  • 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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REVIEWS

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 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 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 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 Jun. 23, 2008 by Mac
I was all out of tomatos, so I had to leave that out. I added my own curry blend because I... MORE


 
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