Lentil and Barley Soup

By slane2

Ingredients

• 1 C dry split peas
• 1/2 C red lentils
• 2/3 C dried vegetable flakes
• 1/2 C pearl barley
• 2 T dried parsley
• 2 T (or 2 cubes) vegetable stock mix
• 1 T dried basil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 3/4 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1 L vegetable juice cocktail or tomato juice

Preparation

Step 1

In large heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients except vegetable juice with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring often, for about 40 minutes or until thickened and peas, lentils and barley are tender. Stir in vegetable juice; heat through and serve.