Lentil-Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 2 bayleaves
• 3/4 cup(s) beer
• 1 cup(s) chopped celery,carrot,parsnip
• 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh dill (can use dried)
• 1/2 cup(s) dried lentils
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 cup(s) sliced leek
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) thyme
• 1/4 cup(s) uncooked pearl barley
• 3 cup(s) vegetable broth
• 1 cup(s) water

Preparation

1. Heat oil-saute leeks for two minutes.Add broth, water and beer, bring to a boil.Add chopped carrots thru bayleaves.Return to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.Stir in lentils, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
2. Add salt to taste. Can add a dash of olive oil and parmesan
3. cheese to each serving