Lentil Barley Soup

By á-620

Ingredients

• 1 med onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 med carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried lentils
• 1-1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup cubed cooked chicken or turkey
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
• 2 med fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes, undrained

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

In Dutch oven saute the onion,green pepper and garlic in butter until tender.
Add broth, carrots, lentils, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 min
Add chicken barley and mushrooms; return to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 min or until the lentils, barley and carrots are tender.
Add tomatoes; heat through.