Barley and Lentil Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Another family favorite."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 44.37 ml olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 4 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
• 9.85 ml dried basil
• 4.92 ml dried oregano
• 6 (2466.40 g) can beef broth (ready to serve)
• 793.78 g can crushed tomatoes
• 29.58 ml tomato paste
• 236.59 ml pearl barley
• 236.59 ml dried lentils
• salt and pepper
• 59.14 ml chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. In a large saucepan, add oil and heat over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions and garlic; saute onions for 10 minutes or until clear.
3. Add next 6 ingredients.
4. Cook until red bell pepper is just softened, stirring occasionally.
5. Add 5 cans of broth, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Stir in barley and lentils.
8. Lower heat and simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until barley and lentils are tender; stirring occasionally.
9. Add more broth to reach desired consistency.
10. Add salt and pepper to taste.
11. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with parsley.

Reviews

[cydney]

I tried this soup out on my family, not really sure what kind of reaction I would get. We all need our cages rattled every now and again. They thought it was delicious and so did I. I went ahead and used the whole 6 oz. can of tomato paste and it gave the soup a stronger tomato flavor which we liked. It may have added to the thickness but we tend to like thicker soups as opposed to thin. This is a very hearty soup with well-balanced flavors that we will enjoy year round. Thanks Nurse Di.

 

[julkoz]

This is a rich and delicous soup I could crave. I had to use a green pepper instead of red, didn't have one, but the rest was the same. Awesome, especially on these cold winter days.<br/>Thanks for the yummy recipe!

 

[JackieOhNo!]

Wow, this was a winner and packed with flavor. I made this exactly as posted, using just the 5 cans of broth. I think the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and red bell pepper really amped up the flavor. A healthy, hearty soup that is definitely a new favorite.

 

[Cassowary]

This recipe is delicious and was a loved even by my fussy eater. Reading the reviews first I decided on putting in 1/2 a bottle of beer and I opted out of using celery, I also didnt use as much stock either and I served it on top of mashed potato and sweet potato...yummo!

 

[mapsmay]

This soup, as another reviewer mentioned, is a great starting point for creativity and flexibility! I didn't have sundried tomatoes (I am sure it would be even better!) and used a yellow pepper and only 1 onion. I used vegetable broth to make this vegan, and use 1 big can diced roasted tomatoes instead of the crushed. And... completely omitted the tom paste because I didn't want to open a can for only 2 Tbs. I added a bunch of fresh spinach at the end. This may be the last cool day before spring and I'm glad I tried this yummy soup! Thanks!