Lentil, Barley, Kielbasa And Vegetable Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 5 scallions, with 1/2 the green,sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 package kielbasa, sliced (i used healthy choice)
• 1 cup frozen vegetables (any kind. i've used just corn, or the mixed, or chopped spinach)
• 8 cups water
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in large pot, add everything but the frozen vegetables.
• 2 bring to a boil, then lower to medium and let simmer until the barley and lentils are tender- about 30-45 minutes when the grains are tender, add the vegetables and simmer for just a few more minutes until the vegetables are done.
• 3 check the seasonings and enjoy with a nice salad and some fresh bread!