Lentil And Barley Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2/3 cup medium barley
• 2/3 cup brown lentils
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup finely sliced celery
• 3/4-1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 4 cups chicken bouillon
• 2 cups hot water

Recipe

• 1 cook 2/3 cups barley in 3 cups boiling water about 20 minutes, drain and set aside. (skip this step if using quick cooking barley).
• 2 cook 2/3 cups lentils in 3 cups water about 5 minutes, drain and add to barley.
• 3 add 4 cups chicken boullion and 2 cups hot water to large pot. set to medium heat.
• 4 add in carrots, celery, and onion. then add in the barley and lentils.
• 5 add the garlic powder, salt, and basil. simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6 serve hot with a slice of bread.