Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
A hearty and nutritious soup combining pearl barley, lentils, and Swiss chard with aromatic vegetables and warm cumin spices. This comforting soup is perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1½ cups onions
- •1½ cups carrots
- •3 cloves garlic
- •2½ teaspoons ground cumin
- •10 cups low-salt chicken or vegetable broth
- •⅔ cup pearl barley
- •1 can diced tomatoes
- •⅔ cup dried lentils
- •4 cups Swiss chard
- •2 tablespoons fresh dill
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in heavy large nonreactive pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Mix in cumin; stir 30 seconds. Add 10 cups broth and barley; bring to boil. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
67 min
- 2.
Add chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in dill. Season soup with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth, if desired.
5 min
