Barley Lentil Soup

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 each large carrot and stalk celery chopped
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp each salt and pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup brown or green lentils
1/4 cup pot or pearl barley

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, garlic, carrot, celery, thyme, salt and peper, stirring occasionallym until vegetables are softened, about 5 minuts. Scrape into slow cooker along with broth, 2 cups water, lentils and barley. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low until lentils and barley are tender, about 6 to 7 hours.

Serving Size: makes 6 - 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LESDAL.