Lentil Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1/2 cup hulled barley or 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 -4 cups fresh spinach (optional)

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except salt into a large pot and bring to a simmer.
2. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and barley are tender, about 1 hour.
3. Add salt to taste and spinach, if desired.
4. Cook briefly until spinach is wilted but still bright green.

Serves 6

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