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Italian Lentil and Barley Soup
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Italian Lentil and Barley Soup

17 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

425
Calories
16g
Protein
2g
Fat
90g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 15 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Barley 1 cup cooked (157g) 193
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Water not in our table 0
Cider not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1/3 cup pearl barley
  • 1 cup carrots (chopped)
  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup onions (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 1/2 cups broth
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 14 1/4 ounces Italian-style tomatoes or regular stewed tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar (optional)
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Directions

1

Sort through lentils to remove debris and shriveled beans, then rinse.

2

Add lentils to crock pot, along with carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dried herbs and bay leaf.

3

Pour in broth, water, and tomatoes.

4

Cover and cook on low heat for 12 to 14 hours, or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours.

5

Discard bay leaf and just before serving stir in parsley and vinegar (if using.).

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