Best Indian Barley And Red Lentil Soup Recipes

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RED LENTIL AND BARLEY SOUP



Red Lentil and Barley Soup image

Lentils have played a dominant role in Middle Eastern cooking since ancient times. This is a thick an hearty soup almost a stew.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 garlic, gloves crushed
6 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup red lentil, uncooked
1/2 cup barley, uncooked
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients to saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 1 hour.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.

LENTIL AND BARLEY SOUP



Lentil and Barley Soup image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     lunch, project, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 cup dry lentils
1/3 cup medium barley
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy, deep saucepan. Add the onions, celery and carrot and saute until tender but not brown. Stir in the garlic, cook a minute or so longer, then stir in the curry powder.
  • Add the stock, bring to a simmer, then stir in the lentils and barley.
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, then cook about an hour and a half, until the lentils and barley are tender. Add some additional stock or more water during cooking, if necessary.
  • Stir in the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve, garnished with a sprinkling of cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 412, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1120 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

HOMEMADE LENTIL BARLEY STEW



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"Green chilies and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with a tablespoon of sour cream on top," suggests Erin Monroe from Oviedo, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, onion, celery and ginger in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add lentils and barley; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in the tomatoes, water, broth and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add soy sauce; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until lentils and barley are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BARLEY LENTIL SOUP



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Canadian Living recently featured a an article promoting recipes rich in grains. This soup looked so comforting and satisfying, I knew that as autumn arrived it would be the perfect meal. Submitted for 'Zaar World Tour.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water
1 cup brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil
1/4 cup barley
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt (optional) or 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan or soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, celery, thyme, marjoram and pepper until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add stock, water, lentils and barley to the pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
  • To serve, top each serving with a dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.

W. SONOMA INDIAN RED LENTIL SOUP



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This recipe is from the Williams Sonoma "Soup for Supper" cookbook. I think it is exceptionally good. While lentil soup is usually comfort food, this variation makes it a bit exotic, too. The fragrant Indian spices lighten and brighten the simple, homey flavor of the soup. Red lentils have a tendency to break down into a coarse puree as they cook, so if you prefer some texture, omit the blender or food processor step.

Provided by The Mad Slovak

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups red lentils
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper
6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)
salt & fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint or 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pick over the red lentils and discard any misshapen lentils or stones.
  • Rinse lentils and drain.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent (8 to 10 minutes).
  • Add the coriander, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne and stir to mix well.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, to release the flavors of the spices (2 to 3 minutes).
  • Add the lentils and then gradually add the water or stock, stirring constantly.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer until the lentils are very soft (30 to 40 minutes).
  • Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor.
  • Return the soup to a clean saucepan and place over medium heat.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and lemon juice and cook until heated through.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 154.1, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 13.3

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