Lentil Barley Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups dried lentils, rinsed
• 5 scallions
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 12 cups pearl barley
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) low-sodium whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Water (enough to cover ingredients)

Method

1. 1 Place a large soup pot on the stove and add lentils, scallions, carrots, celery, oregano, barley, and water.
2. 2 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for one hour.
3. 3 Add the chopped tomatoes and continue cooking for about 45 minutes.
4. 4 Just before serving, stir in the red wine vinegar and salt.