Monday, November 8, 2010

Barley / Lentil Soup

Happy Monday...I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was very busy, so I totally slacked off on my blogging for Vegan Month of Food. When I had a little free time, all I wanted to do was sit and rest. I just couldn't bring myself to get on the computer. Do you ever have those times?

I do have a soup recipe for you today though. I actually made this a few days ago and it was delicious! This will be one soup that I make alot this winter.

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
1 carrot, sliced
1 potato, cut into chunks
1/4 cup shoyu
5 cups vegetable broth
5 cups water
1 can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup brown lentils
3/4 cup pearled barley
olive oil for sauteing

First combine all the spices in a small bowl. Then, in a large stock pot, heat enough olive oil to saute the onions and garlic. Satuee for about 5 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, potatoes, spices and shoyu and mix well. Cook for about 10 minutes stirring every couple of minutes. Add the water, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer with the lid askew for about 45 minutes to an hour....until the lentils and barley are tender.

I made some wheat croutons out of some toasted bread and topped my soup with that....YUM!


~Peace~

10 comments:

  1. I love lentil soup...I love lentils in general. Can't believe I haven't eaten them in...weeks now! Mmm, your soup looks so good on this chilly night.

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  2. You made croutons! Your soup sounds good.

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  3. I also love lentils - this looks good with the big chunks of potatoes and carrots, too. I'm still on the fence with barley. I think I like it best in beer. What a great standard soup for the upcoming winter!

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  4. Great addition of barley in your lentil soup. Yum!

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  5. Mmm looks yummy! I've only had lentil soup in restaurants so it looks a bit intimidating to my still. I'll have to try your recipe out!

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  6. Michelle,

    Your soup looks great and perfect for the cold weather we are having now. I hope Tony liked it too.

    There are many days when I can't imagine getting on the computer but I try to push myself to do it. Blogging helps me to keep our food varied and healthy I think.

    I hope you are having a good Tuesday,
    Ali

    Ali

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  7. i love barley soup and this look so yummy!

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  8. This soup looks so chunky, comforting, and delicious! Yum. I'm going to bookmark this recipe for sure.

    LOL about Jessica's comment: liking barley best in beer...I'm not a huge fan, but it sounds great in this!

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  9. Barley is definitely a better choice for lentil soup than couscous! Interesting using a 1/4 cup of shoyu.

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