Soup - Lentil and Barley Soup

Soup - Lentil and Barley Soup photo
total time:
2 hr
Serves 4 generously
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ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup Chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup Chopped carrot
  • 2 lg. Cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbs. Curry Powder (scant)
  • 1 cup Dry lentils
  • 2/3 cup medium barley
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 6 cups Vegetable or chicken stock (48 oz. can) plus 2 additional small cans

directions

  • 1

    Heat the oil in a large, heavy, deep saucepan.

  • 2

    Add the onion, celery and carrots and sauté until tender but not brown.

  • 3

    Stir in the garlic and cook a minute or so longer; then stir in the curry powder.

  • 4

    Add the stock, bring to a simmer and stir in the lentils and barley.

  • 5

    Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cook about an hour and a half, until the lentils and barley are tender. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking to bottom of pan.

  • 6

    Add some more stock or water during cooking, if it becomes necessary.

  • 7

    Stir in the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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