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French Lentil Soup with Barley and Rainbow Chard
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Description
A warming, healthy soup to get you back on your feet.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 whole Leek, Tender Parts Only, Washed Thoroughly And Finely Chopped
- 1 whole Onion, finely chopped
- 3 whole Carrots, Finely Chopped
- 3 stalks Celery Finely Chopped
- 2 cups French Green Lentils, Picked Over And Rinsed
- 1 cup Barley, Rinsed, Soaked In Water For 1 Hour
- 2 teaspoons Herbes De Provence (or Your Favorite Herb Mix)
- 14 cups Vegetable Stock Or Chicken Stock
- 1 can Chopped Tomatoes (16 Oz. Can)
- 1 bunch Rainbow Swiss Chard, Washed And Thinly Sliced
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
Preparation
Heat oil over medium heat, and cook leeks, onion, carrots and celery until slightly soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add lentils, barley, spices and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more broth or water as needed. Add tomatoes and cook 1/2 hour longer. Stir in Swiss chard and cook until just tender, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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on 5.9.2011
Luv it! Lentils are so good and healthy. I like that your recipe has barley. Will make it this way from now on
Thank you.