LENTIL SOUP WITH BEEF AND BARLEY

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Source: a very old issue of Canadian Living. A thick, flavourful, and inexpensive soup for the upcoming cold weather!

Provided by Atomic Girl Cooks

Categories     Lentil

Time 22m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 cup split yellow lentils, washed
1/4 cup pearl barley
6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large carrot, diced
1 large celery rib, diced
2 cups canned stewed tomatoes, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt
pepper
parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In large, heavy pot, brown beef lightly.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Add lentils, barley, water or stock, and beef broth.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until lentils and barley are nearly tender (about half an hour).
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add extra liquid to give thickness desired.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 299.6, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.6

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