Hearty Lentil Soup
Type: Soup
Cook Time:
Total Time:
Serves: 8
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups water
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup dry lentils, rinsed
- ¾ cup pearl barley
- 1 tablespoon Better than Boullion Vegetable Base
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup reduced-fat Swiss Cheese shreds (optional)
- In a large Dutch oven, sauté celery, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add water, tomatoes (with liquid), lentils, barley, bouillon, oregano, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until lentils and barley are almost tender
- Add carrots; simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until carrots, lentils, and barley are tender.
- Sprinkle each serving with cheese (optional), if desired.
Exchanges: 2.5 Carbohydrate; 1 Protein; 1 Fat
Calories: 220 Fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 37 g Sodium: 470 mg Fiber: 7 g Protein: 8 g Cholesterol: 0 mg
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://www.jtawellness.com/2022/12/hearty-lentil-soup/
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