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2 tablespoons olive oil
One large onion, chopped
One garlic clove, minced
Two celery ribs, diced
Two carrots, diced
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken or beef)
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup dry lentils
2/3 cup pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
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In a stock pot, heat oil over medium-low heat. Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots in oil until onion is tender. Add broth, tomatoes, lentils, barley, oregano, rosemary, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for one hour or until lentils and barley are tender, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 cup water or broth if soup gets too thick before the barley and lentils are soft. Makes approx. TEN 1-cup servings.
Per serving: Calories 151; Protein 8 g; Fat 4 g; Carbs 13 g; Sugar 2 g; Sodium 355 mg