Red Lentil and Barley Soup

Name: Red Lentil and Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped carrot; 0.5 cup chopped celery; 4 garlic; 6.5 cup vegetable stock; 1 cup red lentil; 0.5 cup barley; 1 tbsp dried basil; 1 tbsp dill weed; 0.25 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves

Gently simmered lentils, barley and carrot, warmed with bay leaves, a Turkish soup.

1 hr 25 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 70 min · 85 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
5 min
2
Add remaining ingredients to saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 1 hour.
60 min
3
Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.