hearty lentil soup

By á-5192

Ingredients

• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 28oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 3/4 cup pearl barley
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 c thinly sliced carrots
• 1 c shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation

Step 1

in a dutch oven or a soup kettle, saute the celery, onion and garlic in butter until tender. add water, tomatoes, lentils, barley, bouillon, oregano, rosemary and pepper; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 min or until lentils and barley are almost tender. add carrots; simmer for 15 min. or until carrots are tender. sprinkle with cheese.