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Barley, Lentil and Vegetable Soup

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Chef Jenni Lessard shares a recipe for barley, lentil and vegetable soup perfect for a cold winter day. This delicious whole-grain barley soup is packed with hearty lentils and a tasty mix of vegetables. Soup freezes well if you have any leftovers.

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Barley, Lentil and Vegetable Soup

The toasted barley and wild rice topping adds a tasty crunch to this whole grain barley soup packed with lentils and vegetables. This soup freezes well if you have any leftovers.
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Course: Soup & Stews
Preparation: Stewing
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Jenni Lessard

Ingredients

Soup
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (reserve 1 tsp/ 5 mL for topping)
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 4 celery stalks diced (reserve leaves for topping)
  • 1 cup other raw vegetables diced, (use up what you have in your refrigerator)
  • 8 cups water
  • 28 oz can tomatoes whole or diced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup split red lentils well rinsed
  • 1/2 cup pot or pearl barley
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 Tbsp pickle liquid any kind, or vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
For Topping
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup pot or pearl barley
  • 1/3 cup wild rice
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

For Soup

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for about 2 minutes or until garlic starts to brown and onions are translucent.
  • Add carrots, celery, mixed raw vegetables and continue sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes or under vegetables are almost tender. Mix in onion powder, oregano, dried basil, salt and cook another few minutes.
  • In a large pot, add vegetable mixture, water, tomatoes with their liquid, lentils, barley, bay leaves and chili flakes. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes or until barley has expanded, and lentils are soft.
  • Add pickle liquid and maple syrup to soup. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Allow to cook an additional 10 minutes to thicken. Remove bay leaves. Top with toasted barley and wild rice bits and celery leaves. Serve.

For Topping

  • In a heavy bottomed or cast-iron pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add reserved garlic and cook just until browned. Remove garlic from pan and set aside. Remove barley and wild rice from pan and add to garlic, season with salt and pepper; Set aside.
  • Return pan to heat, add barley and wild rice, toast until wild rice pops and barley is browned. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Remove barley and wild rice from pan and add to garlic. Season with salt and pepper; Set aside.

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Notes

If using whole tomatoes break up into smaller pieces before adding to the soup.
Vegetable suggestions: mushrooms, cabbage, potato, cauliflower
Nutrition Facts
Barley, Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
207
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
412
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
529
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
12
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
2261
IU
45
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
67
mg
7
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Jenni Lessard

Jenni Lessard is a chef, recipe developer and culinary consultant based in the Qu’Appelle Valley of Saskatchewan, on Treaty Four Territory. She’s a citizen of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan and a member of the Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations. Jenni grew up in the boreal forest of Northern Saskatchewan and spent her childhood berry picking and cooking. She can still be found year round on the land, harvesting plants and berries. Jenni had a restaurant in the small farming community of Birch Hills, Saskatchewan for almost a decade before moving to Saskatoon to start a local foods themed catering business. While she’s won several awards for her cooking, her true pleasure is feeding people simple, nourishing and economical meals.

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