Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. vegetable oil
  • 6 c. thinly sliced onions
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 3 cans (10 oz. each) beef bouillon
  • 3 cans water
  • 12 slices 1-inch thick French bread
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1 clove garlic, split
  • 1 c. grated cheese (Parmesan or Romano or both)
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 3/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c. margarine or butter
  • 6 c. water
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
  • 3/4 c. dry lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 c. pearl barley
  • 6 vegetarian bouillon cubes
  • 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 c. thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 c. shredded Swiss cheese

Method

  • In a 4-quart Dutch oven, cook onion, celery and garlic in hot margarine or butter until tender.
  • Add water, undrained tomatoes, lentils, barley, bouillon cubes, rosemary, oregano and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Add carrots and simmer for 15 minutes more or just until carrots are tender.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and top with cheese.
  • Makes 5 servings.