This Lentil Barley Soup is a staff favorite! It has root vegetables, greens, whole grains, and healthy protein. Plus, it’s delicious and easy to make. Name a better combo than that!
Makes:8 Servings
Ingredients
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 cup dried lentils
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
8 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
2 cups water
4 cups fresh spinach or kale
Optional seasonings and toppings: paprika, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a colander, rinse barley with cold water. Repeat with lentils.
- Add carrots, onion, garlic, lentils, barley, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and water to a crock pot. Add salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir well to mix.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Right before serving, add spinach or kale. Top with Parmesan cheese if you like.
