The recipe Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

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Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard recipe is a Soup meal that takes 50 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Soup, you will like Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard!

Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard Recipe
Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

This is a wonderfully healthy soup! It is a good healthy hearty soup that holds up well for the next day. A nice blend of rich flavors and yet so simple to make.Suggestions for changes and additions from are: Double the tomatoes. It is also good with a spicy sausage, like turkey Andouille. Add more garlic and celery. Instead of Swiss chard, use collard greens. Add chipotle chili powder and/or a bit of liquid smoke and some cayenne to taste. It's wonderfully deep in flavor. Plus, a touch of sea salt when serving really brings out the flavors. Add a spicy Mexican tomato sauce call Chili el Pato from the Mexican food section of the grocery store for a little zing. Try sautéing the onions in some red pepper flakes for a little more depth of flavor.

What Course Is Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard?

Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard is for Soup.


How Long Does Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard Recipe Take To Prepare?

Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard takes 25 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard Recipe Take To Cook?

Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard takes 50 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard Recipe Make?

Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard makes 10 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard Recipe?

The ingredients for Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard are:

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 cups (or more) low-salt chicken OR vegetable broth
2/3 cup pearl barley
1 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes in juice
2/3 cup dried lentils

4 cups (packed) coarsely chopped Swiss chard (about 1/2 large bunch)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill



How Do I Make Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard?

Here is how you make Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard:

Heat the oil in heavy large non-reactive pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Mix in cumin; stir 30 seconds. Add 10 cups broth and barley; bring to boil. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.Add chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in dill. Season soup with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth, if desired.Servings: Makes 10 first-course OR 6 main-course servingsNumber of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEFGLORIA1030.


What's The Nutritional Info For Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard?

The nutritional information for Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 127.9
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 237.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 6.7 g

What Dietary Needs Does Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard is Vegetarian


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