Italian Lentil and Barley Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup lentils
1/3 cup pearl barley
1 cup carrot (chopped )
1 cup celery (chopped )
1 cup onion (chopped )
2 garlic cloves (minced )
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
3 1/2 cups broth
2 1/2 cups water
14 1/4 oz italian-style tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
2 tbsp cider vinegar (optional)

Directions:

Sort through lentils to remove debris and shriveled beans, then rinse.
Add lentils to crock pot, along with barley, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dried herbs and bay leaf.
Pour in broth, water, and tomatoes.
Cover and cook on low heat for 12 to 14 hours, or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours.
Discard bay leaf and just before serving stir in parsley and vinegar. (If you don't use the vinegar, the soup might taste more bland as you're omitting a major contributor of flavor.).
Lentils aren't like dried beans. They don't require soaking and cook pretty quickly when you do it right.
When you buy your lentils, go somewhere that has a decent turnover so your lentils haven't been sitting on the shelf for years. Also, don't add any additional salt to the soup while it is cooking, and don't add lentils to already boiling water as either one can make lentils tough.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	314.65 Kcal (1317 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.99g	5%
Sodium	738.39mg	31%
Potassium	1213.25mg	26%
Total Carbs	52.47g	17%
Sugars	7.91g	32%
Dietary Fiber	21g	84%
Protein	20.8g	42%
Vitamin C	27mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	4.9mg	27%
Calcium	164.6mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.47 Kcal (207 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.47g	5%
Sodium	116.09mg	31%
Potassium	190.74mg	26%
Total Carbs	8.25g	17%
Sugars	1.24g	32%
Dietary Fiber	3.3g	84%
Protein	3.27g	42%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	11%
Iron	0.8mg	27%
Calcium	25.9mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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