Lentil Barley Soup

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 celery, including leaves, sliced
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup barley
• 12 cups broth
• 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 6 tablespoons juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 place the lentils, green onions, carrot, celery, oregano, barley, and broth in a large pot, and bring to a boil over high heat.
• 2 lower the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the soup has thickened and reduced by about one quarter, about 2 hours.
• 3 add the tomatoes, juice, and vinegar, and cook for 2 hours. add salt and pepper.
• 4 refrigerate overnight, up to three days. gently reheat.