Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Crock Pot Vegetable, Lentil, Split Pea, Barley Soup

  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup trimmed & chopped green beans
  • 1 cup chopped baby carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 - 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup dry lentils
  • 1/2 cup dry split peas
  • 1/2 cup dry pearled barley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 8 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth

Put everything into the crockpot.  Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.  Stir every few hours if you are around.

Serve with vegan parmesan cheese! Enjoy!