Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

Ingredients for Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 350ml chopped onions

• 200g chopped peeled carrots

• 3 large garlic cloves, minced

• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 2400ml (or more) low-salt chicken or vegetable broth

• 160ml pearl barley

• 1 14 1/60g can diced tomatoes in juice

• 160ml dried lentils

• 950ml (packed) coarsely chopped Swiss chard (about 1/2 large bunch)

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

How to make Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

Heat oil in heavy large nonreactive pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Mix in cumin; stir 30 seconds. Add 2400ml broth and barley; bring to boil. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.

Add chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in dill. Season soup with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth, if desired.

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