Makes about 8 cups.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 6 c water
- 1/2 c pearl barley
- 1/2 c lentils
- 1/4 c cilantro or parsley, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp cardamon
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Directions:
- In a large pot, heat oil on medium setting. Melt butter and add onions; sauté 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, celery, carrot, and tomato; sauté 4 minutes more.
- Stir in water, barley, lentils, cilantro, spices, salt and pepper. Bring to simmer.
- Reduce heat to low setting. Partially cover and simmer 40 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with flatbread or toast.