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Lentil Barley Soup
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1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup dried lentils
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken or turkey
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
2 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in butter
until tender. Add broth, carrots, lentils, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper;
bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add chicken,
barley and mushrooms; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15
minutes or until the lentils, barley and carrots are tender. Add tomatoes; heat
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