Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 85 Minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 cups chopped onions

1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots

3 large garlic cloves, minced

2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

10 cups (or more) low-salt chicken or vegetable broth

2/3 cup pearl barley

1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice

2/3 cup dried lentils

4 cups (packed) coarsely chopped swiss chard (about 1/2 large bunch)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Directions:

1. Heat oil in heavy large nonreactive pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Mix in cumin; stir 30 seconds. Add 10 cups broth and barley; bring to boil. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
2. Add chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in dill. Season soup with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com