Thursday, August 2, 2012

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Lentil Barley Soup

 

This is from the Taste of Home website...
 
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Lentil Barley Soup
 
  • Prep: 25 min. Cook: 40 min.
  • Yield: 8-10 Servings
  • 25 40 65

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
    • 3 medium carrots, chopped
    • 1/2 cup dried lentils
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup cubed cooked chicken or turkey
    • 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
    • 2 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
    • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained

    Directions

    • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in butter until tender. Add broth, carrots, lentils, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
    • Add chicken, barley and mushrooms; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the lentils, barley and carrots are tender. Add tomatoes; heat through. Yield: 8-10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).
     
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