Mushroom, Barley & Lentil Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup pearled barley
• ¼ cup brown or green lentils
• 16 oz button mushrooms, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in a crockpot. Cook on high for about 3 hours, or until grains are cooked through and vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. If you do not own a crockpot,not to worry, the soup can still be made. Sautee the onion, celery and garlic in a little olive oil, add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil then let simmer for about 30minutes or until tender.

Recipe from Hummusapien