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Lentil, Barley, and Tomato Soup

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Alexandra soup is a puréed vegetable soup, containing lentils, barley, and tomato. It makes for a warming meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) lentils
  • 2 heaped tablespoons (30 ml) barley
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cups (720 ml) water
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soak the lentils and barley together overnight, then drain. This step is optional.
  2. 2
    Fry the onion in the butter until soft.
  3. 3
    Add the lentils, barley, and water.
  4. 4
    Cook until the lentils are tender—this will take longer if grains are not soaked.
  5. 5
    Add the tomatoes when the soup is almost ready.
  6. 6
    Purée with a food mill, blender, or food processor.
  7. 7
    Reheat and adjust the seasoning.
Category
Soups

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Lentil,_Barley,_and_Tomato_Soup