Hearty Lentil Soup
Type: Soup
Cook Time: 
Total Time: 
Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • ¾ cup dry lentils, rinsed
  • ¾ cup pearl barley
  • 2 cubes bouillon, any flavor
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup reduced-fat Swiss Cheese shreds (optional)
  • 1 lb. extra firm tofu or ground turkey, browned (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, sauté celery, onion and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add water, tomatoes (with liquid), lentils, barley, bouillon, oregano, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until lentils and barley are almost tender.
  2. Add carrots and tofu or browned ground turkey (optional); simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until carrots, lentils, and barley are tender.
  3. Sprinkle each serving with cheese (optional), if desired.
Notes
Exchanges: 2.5 Carbohydrate; 1 Protein; 1 Fat
Nutrition Information
Calories: 220 Fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 37 g Sodium: 470 mg Fiber: 7 g Protein: 8 g Cholesterol: 0 mg
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://www.jtawellness.com/2025/01/hearty-lentil-soup/