Lentil Soup

By know1der

Ingredients

• 12 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup green or brown lentils
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 cup raw barley or brown rice
• 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tbs cilantro, basil or parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Add stock, lentils, scallions, carrot, celery, oregano and barley or rice to the pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 hours until soup has reduced about 25%.

Add tomatoes and continue cooking for 1 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro, basil or parsley.