By AI Meal Planner
Rinse the lentils and barley under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the diced carrots to the pot and sauté for another 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften.
Stir in the rinsed lentils and barley, mixing well with the vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes to let the flavors start to blend.
Add 6 cups of water (or vegetable broth for extra flavor) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and barley are tender.
Stir in the spinach, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with additional spinach if desired. Enjoy your hearty Lentil and Spinach Soup with Barley!
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By AI Meal Planner
This recipe is ready in 45 minutes and features lentils, barley, spinach and other delicious ingredients. Contains 350 calories total.
Rinse the lentils and barley under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the diced carrots to the pot and sauté for another 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften.
Stir in the rinsed lentils and barley, mixing well with the vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes to let the flavors start to blend.
Add 6 cups of water (or vegetable broth for extra flavor) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and barley are tender.
Stir in the spinach, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with additional spinach if desired. Enjoy your hearty Lentil and Spinach Soup with Barley!
Calories per Serving: 350
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