Lentil Barley Soup
2 tsp olive oil
2 c chopped onions
2 c diced carrots
1 tsp minced garlic
1-2 t ground cumin
1 c dried lentils
4 c chicken broth
1 can (28 oz.) plum tomatoes, chopped,
with their juices
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 c dried barley
1/2 c chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil in large, heavy pot over medium high heat. Add onions and carrots; cook, stirring
occasionally, for 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes, stirring. Add cumin and cook 1 minute
longer.
Add the lentils, chicken broth, tomatoes, and brown sugar. Bring mixture to a boil, reduceheat
slightly, and cook 5 minutes, partially covered. Add the barley, cover partially, and cook 45 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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