Lentil Barley Soup

(Picture from Karen Madsen)

This recipe was sent to me by Aubrey B. She says it is a family recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 c. lentils
• 1 c. barley
• 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes (crushed would work too)
• 1 c. onion, chopped
• 1 c. celery, sliced
• 2 T Soy Sauce
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dill weed (or your favorite spice blend)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 10 c vegetable broth (I usually do just 8 cups broth, and two cups water)
• Salt to taste

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if soup becomes too thick. Serves 10 normal eaters (or 4 if you have a Kevin [her hubby] eating it).

To make it into a stew, mix flour and water together and add to the soup until it reaches the thickness you desire. Wonderful served as a "gravy" over mashed potatoes.