Lentil Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 quarts water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (1.7 ounces) vegetable soup mix
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, optional

Directions
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Add water, tomatoes, soup mix, lentils, barley and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils and barley are tender. Add carrots; simmer 20-25 minutes longer or until the carrots are tender. Garnish with cheese if desired. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).





Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Lentil-Barley-Soup-2