SAVORY LENTIL BARLEY SOUP

Savory Lentil Barley Soup image

"I get frequent requests from my family for this thick, full-flavored soup in the winter," reports Myrtle Brandt of Morris, Manitoba, "especially on -35° days, which are not uncommon here!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 quarts water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (1.7 ounces) vegetable soup mix
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, optional

Steps:

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Add water, tomatoes, soup mix, lentils, barley and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils and barley are tender. Add carrots; simmer 20-25 minutes longer or until the carrots are tender. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges