Lentil Barley Soup

2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onion, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large carrot, chopped
2 stalk celery, chopped
2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups vegetable stock
4 cups water
2 cup brown lentils or green lentil
1/2 cup barley

In large saucepan or soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, celery, thyme, marjoram and pepper until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.

Add stock, water, lentils and barley to the pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JDIDUNNO.