Tomato Lentil Soup

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 5 c. chicken broth
• 3 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
• 1 c. lentils
• 1/2 c. uncooked barley
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbs soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp basil
• 1 c. frozen gr peas
• 1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley
• Salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Put broth, tomatoes, lentils, barley and onion in soup pot. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add celery, carrot, lemon juice, cumin and basil. Continue to simmer 20 minutes longer. The last 10 minutes add peas, parsley and salt.