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Granny’s Lentil Barley Soup

granny’s lentil barley soup

OtherOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 c chopped onions
  • 2 c diced carrots
  • 1 T minced garlic
  • 1-2 t ground cumin
  • 1 c dried lentils
  • 4 c chicken broth
  • 1 can (28 oz.) plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juices
  • 1 T brown sugar
  • 1/2 c dried barley
  • 1/2 c chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in large, heavy pot over medium high heat. Add onions and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and cook 2 minutes, stirring. Add cumin and cook 1 minute longer.

  3. 3

    Add the lentils, chicken broth, tomatoes, and brown sugar. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat slightly, and cook 5 minutes, partially covered.

  4. 4

    Add the barley, cover partially, and cook 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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