Description
Looking for a comforting, nutritious, and low-fat soup that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than this hearty Lentil Barley Cabbage Soup!
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 2 medium carrots, sliced penny rounds
- 2 medium celery ribs, diced
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 5 cups water
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup pearl barley *
- ¾ cup dried brown lentils *
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage *
- 1 bay leaf
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] tomato sauce
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder *
- ¼ to 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Optional Toppings and/or Serving Ideas:
- Crusty bread, naan, or pita
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese *
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, add the diced onions, carrots, and celery, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning.
- Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients to the pot, stir to incorporate, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Next add all the Other Ingredients and the Spice/Herb Ingredients, stir well to incorporate. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 more minutes or until the barley and lentils are perfectly tender.
- Finish with the red wine vinegar, stir well. Remove from the stove and allow to sit for 10 minutes undisturbed to allow the flavors to marry. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Serve with your favorite crusty bread, naan, or pita.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 10 cups