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Barley Lentil Soup

Comforting Barley Lentil Soup for Cozy Evenings

This Barley Lentil Soup is a nourishing and flavorful dish, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Pearl Barley or quinoa for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Green Lentils brown lentils can also work
  • 1 medium Chopped Yellow Onion or shallots
  • 2 medium Diced Carrots fresh or frozen
  • 2 stalks Diced Celery or leeks
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh is preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral vegetable oil
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes can use fresh tomatoes
  • 6 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth low-sodium recommended
For the Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Curry Powder or garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander garnish with fresh cilantro
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves remove before serving
For the Finish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest or lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice or vinegar as an alternative
  • to taste Salt a little goes a long way

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chopped yellow onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in one can of diced tomatoes and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
  4. Pour in 6 cups of broth, followed by 1 cup of pearl barley and 1 cup of green lentils. Sprinkle in the curry powder, ground coriander, and black pepper. Mix well.
  5. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until barley and lentils are tender.
  6. Remove from heat, add salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  7. Allow to cool before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Always taste the soup before serving to ensure seasoning is perfect. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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