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Lentil Barley Soup

A big pot of lentils, tomatoes, and pearl barley simmer into this hearty soup. A great "make ahead" for quick meals and easy clean up. Recipe source: “Lentil Barley Soup”, USDA MyPlate Kitchen, public domain. Photo: USDA.

Total time
140 min
Servings
6
Calories
330
Protein
19g
Lentil Barley Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place a large soup pot on the stove and add lentils, scallions, carrots, celery, oregano, barley, and water. Bring to a boil.

  2. Step 2

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for one hour.

  3. Step 3

    Add the tomatoes and continue cooking about 45 minutes. Just before serving, add vinegar.

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