Lentil and Barley Soup

Name: Lentil and Barley Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Ingredients: 7 cups vegetable broth (low sodium); 1 can tomatoes (diced, (14.5 ounces, no-salt-added, undrained)); 1.5 cups lentils (dry) (rinsed); 1 cup onions (chopped); 1 cup carrots (chopped); 1 cup celery (chopped); 1 cup mushrooms (sliced); 3/4 cup barley (uncooked); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (salt-free); 1 teaspoon thyme (dried); 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Written by Pritikin Chefs

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Lentil and Barley Soup

Want the deep, slow-cooked flavors of rich, creamy beans and barley without spending a lot of time in the kitchen? Try our delicious crockpot Lentil and Barley Soup.

Prep Time20

Active Time6

Total Time6 20

Course: Main Dish, Soup, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American, Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 2-cup portions

Materials

7 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
1 can tomatoes diced, (14.5 ounces, no-salt-added, undrained)
1.5 cups lentils (dry) rinsed
1 cup onions chopped
1 cup carrots chopped
1 cup celery chopped
1 cup mushrooms sliced
3/4 cup barley uncooked
5 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (salt-free)
1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart or larger crockpot. Cover. Cook on HIGH setting 5 to 6 hours or until lentils are desired tenderness. If using LOW setting, cook 10 to 12 hours or until lentils are desired tenderness.

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