Lentil Barley Soup

Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 3/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup lentils, rinsed
- 3/4 cup barley, rinsed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 jar diced tomatoes (28 oz)
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, carrot and garlic; stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Add stock, water, lentils, barley, and herbs. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and cook for 45 minutes. Add can of tomatoes and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.