High-Protein Barley Vegetable Soup With Lentils

Name: High-Protein Barley Vegetable Soup With Lentils
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American,French
Ingredients: 2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 7 cups vegetable broth, divided; 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup lentils, rinsed; 1/2 cup pearl barley; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

A hearty vegetarian barley lentil soup features whole grains, protein-rich lentils, and various healthy, high-fiber vegetables.

⭐ 4.2 (87 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 60 minTotal: 70 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Dinner Entree Soup

Cuisine Tags:

American French

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Instructions

Spray a 4-quart saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.
Sauté garlic and onion for 4 minutes, stirring.
Add carrots and celery, then sauté for 3 more minutes, stirring.
Stir in 6 cups vegetable broth, mushrooms, lentils, barley, tomato paste, thyme, curry powder, and bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60 to 70 minutes until lentils and barley are tender.
Mix in the remaining broth, Italian parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 88 kcal

Carbohydrate: 18 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Sodium: 890 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 1 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g