Beef Barley Lentil Soup Recipe

By mkuchel

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups cubed red potatoes (1/4-inch pieces)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
• 8 cups water
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer with the potatoes, celery, carrots, lentils and barley. Combine the water, bouillon, salt and lemon-pepper; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables and barley are tender.
Add the tomatoes; cook 2 hours longer. Yield: 10 servings.