New Member & Red Lentil & Barley soup

[Guest guest]

Hi Group,

Thanks for accepting me. Here's my favorite soup recipe from " The

Meatless Gourmet " cook book:

 

Red Lentil & Barley soup,

 

makes 6

servings:

 

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

4 garlic coves, crushed

61/2 cups water or vegetable broth

1 cup red lentils, uncooked

1/2 cup barley, uncooked

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 tablespoon dill weed

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

2 bay leaves

 

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots,

celery , and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients to saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce

heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 1 hour.

Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.

Each serving provides:

203 calories 12 grams protein 2 grams total fat (0 grams

saturated fat)

36 Grams Carbohydrate 205 Mg Sodium 0 Cholesterol.

 

Enjoy, Dorothy Simon.