Barley Lentil Soup
Serves 6 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 35 minutes
Ingredients
• 2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 cup Eden Pearled Barley, rinsed
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1 pinch Eden Hot Crushed Chili Pepper, optional
• 15 ounces Eden Lentils w/Onion & Bay Leaf, do not drain
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup carrot, diced
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1/4 tsp Eden Sea Salt
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1/4 tsp lemon zest
Directions
Heat oil in a soup pot. Sauté garlic and onion for 3 to 4 minutes. Add water, barley, sea salt, bay leaves and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except the parsley, cover and simmer another 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
Note: If using whole barley, soak overnight or 6 to 8 hours and simmer in the soaking water for about 1 hour or until slightly tender before adding remaining ingredients in the recipe.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 159 calories, 5g fat (28% calories from fat), 7g protein, 22g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium