Makes: 6 Servings

Cook Time: 2 hours

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

A big pot of lentils, tomatoes, and pearl barley simmer into this hearty soup. A great "make ahead" for quick meals and easy clean up.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried lentils (rinsed)
• 4 scallions
• 5 carrots (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 12 cups water
• 1 can 14.5 ounce low-sodium whole peeled tomatoes (coarsely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place a large soup pot on the stove and add lentils, scallions, carrots, celery, oregano, barley, and water. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for one hour.
3. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking about 45 minutes. Just before serving, add vinegar.