Lentil Barley Soup

By Juice

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. canola oil
• 1 c. sliced leek
• 3 c. chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 c. water
• 3/4 c. beer
• 1 c. chopped carrot
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1/2 c. chopped parsnip
• 1/4 c. fresh dill
• 1/4 c. uncooked barley
• pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 c. dried lentils

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add leek & sauté 2 minutes.
3. Add broth, water & Beer.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Add carrot, through to bay leaves. Return to a boil.
6. Cover, reduce heat & simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Stir in lentils & cook for 30 minutes.
8. Discard bay leaves.
9. Place 1 1/2 c. soup to blender & puree.
10. Return puree to soup.
11. Return to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer 10 minutes.