Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 15 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Barley | 1 cup cooked (157g) | 193 |
| Lentil | 1/2 cup cooked (99g) | 115 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Cider | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lentils
- 1/3 cup pearl barley
- 1 cup carrots (chopped)
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 1 cup onions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 1/2 cups broth
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 14 1/4 ounces Italian-style tomatoes or regular stewed tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar (optional)
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Directions
Sort through lentils to remove debris and shriveled beans, then rinse.
Add lentils to crock pot, along with carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dried herbs and bay leaf.
Pour in broth, water, and tomatoes.
Cover and cook on low heat for 12 to 14 hours, or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours.
Discard bay leaf and just before serving stir in parsley and vinegar (if using.).