Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley washed
  • 1/2 red lentils washed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin heaped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 can pumpkin puree, large can
  • 1 can turkey chunks, liquid included
  • 6 cups water or as needed
  • salt to taste

Method

  • Melt butter in a pot and add the barley and lentils, stir well and add the spices, mix very well and then add the pumpkin puree and enough water to make puree smooth.
  • Now add the can of turkey, including the liquid.
  • Separate the turkey meat and bring to boil.
  • Stirring often.
  • Add more water as needed.
  • When stew comes to a boil, reduce heat to very low and keep an eye on the stew, stir often to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and burning.
  • Throughout the cooking process, add more water as it is needed until all six cups are used and the barley is cooked through.
  • It should be very thick by this time.
  • Taste it and if you need to add salt, do so now.