Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 2 celery, including leaves, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 14 cup barley
  • 12 cups broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • 6 tablespoons juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Place the lentils, green onions, carrot, celery, oregano, barley, and broth in a large pot, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Lower the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the soup has thickened and reduced by about one quarter, about 2 hours.
  • Add the tomatoes, juice, and vinegar, and cook for 2 hours.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate overnight, up to three days.
  • Gently reheat.