Soup

Italian Lentil and Barley Soup is for Soup.

Italian Lentil and Barley Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Italian Lentil and Barley Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Italian Lentil and Barley Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Italian Lentil and Barley Soup are:

1 cup lentils
1/3 cup pearl barley
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
3 1/2 cups broth
2 1/2 cups water
14 1/2 ounce can Italian-style tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar (optional)

Here is how you make Italian Lentil and Barley Soup:

Sort through lentils to remove debris and shriveled beans, then rinse.Add lentils to crockpot along with carrot, celery, onion, garlic, dried herbs, and bay leaf. Pour in broth, water, and tomatoes.Cover and cook on low heat for 12 to 14 hours, or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours. Discard bay leaf. Just before serving, stir in parsley and vinegar (if using). Serving Size: Makes approx. 6 1-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MICHELELYNN777.

The nutritional information for Italian Lentil and Barley Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 121.5

• Total Fat: 0.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 480.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 23.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
• Protein: 6.4 g