(*recipe) lentil and barley stew

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lentil and barley stew

 

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 carrots, diced

3 ribs celery, diced

2 medium zucchini, diced

1 large onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup dried lentils, picked over and rinsed

1 cup pearled barley, rinsed

6 to 8 cups vegetable broth

salt and pepper

 

heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

add the carrots, celery, zucchini, onion, and garlic

and cook, stirring, until tender. add the thyme,

cumin, lentils, barley, and 6 cups of vegetable broth.

bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium and simmer

uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes. season with salt and

pepper. if the stew seems a bit dry, add the

remaining cup or 2 of vegetable broth. serve in bowls

with crusty bread and a green salad.