Name: Hearty Lentil Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 chopped onion; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 chopped green pepper (in my freezer); 6 c. water; 1 c. barley; 1 c. dry lentils; 1 carrot, shredded; 2 c. tomato sauce; 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tsp. basil; ½ tsp. marjoram; salt (Use the code kitchenstewardship for 15% off of your first purchase) and pepper

Ingredients

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1 chopped onion
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chopped green pepper (in my freezer)
6 c. water
1 c. barley
1 c. dry lentils
1 carrot, shredded
2 c. tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. marjoram
salt (Use the code kitchenstewardship for 15% off of your first purchase) and pepper

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Instructions

Sauté onion, celery, garlic, and green pepper in a large pot with a small amount of water or oil until softened.
Add 6 cups water, barley, and lentils.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Stir, cover and cook 30 minutes.
Add all the remaining ingredients, stir, cover and cook 30 minutes.

Notes

You can also crock pot this. Serve over potatoes or brown rice.