Lentil Barley Soup

From the Wholesome Fork
Source: https://www.thewholesomefork.com/2015/12/06/lentil-barley-soup-vegan/

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion diced
• 2 ribs celery diced
• 2 large carrots diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• ¾ cup dry lentils, rinsed and drained
• ¾ cup pearl barley
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

• In a dutch oven or large pan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat
• Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic
• Stir, cover, and cook gently until tender (about 5 minutes)
• Add the stock, tomatoes (undrained), lentils, barley, rosemary, oregano, and black pepper
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 55 minutes
• Season with salt and black pepper if necessary
• Serve with bread of your choosing