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Barley & Lentil Soup Recipe
by CookEatShare Cookbook

Barley & Lentil Soup
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  Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lg. onions, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 4 celery stalks, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, minced
  • 8 oil-packed sun-dry tomatoes, liquid removed & minced
  • 2 teaspoon liquid removed basil, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano, crumbled
  • 6 (14 1/2 ounce.) cans (about) beef broth
  • 1 (28 ounce.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 c. pearl barley
  • 1 c. lentils
  • Salt & freshly grnd black pepper
  • 1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in heavy 4 qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in onions and garlic and saute/fry till onions are translucent/soft, about 10 min. Add in next 6 ingredients. Cook till bell pepper just softens, stirring occasionally, 6 min. Fold in 5 cans broth, tomato paste and tomatoes. Bring mix to boil. Stir in barley and lentils. Reduce heat, simmer till barley and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hrs. Thin soup to desired consistency with remaining broth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parsley, if you like. 8 servings.