Barley And Lentil Soup With Veggies

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon EVOO
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried herbs mixed, I used thyme, oregano and basil
• 1/2 cup shallots chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 2 carrots cut into thick slices
• 1/2 packet mushrooms cleaned and thickly sliced
• 1/3 cup tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup barley soaked in warm water for 30 minutes or an hour
• 1/4 cup lentils soaked in regular tap water for 30 minutes. I used yellow moong dal. You can use lentil of your choice
• 1 cup vegetable stock or chicken stock, I used low sodium chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper freshly, to taste
• cilantro leaves fresh, for garnish, optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 180 calories
• Carbohydrate : 32 grams
• Fat : 3.5 grams
• Fiber : 8 grams
• Protein : 6 grams
• Sodium : 580 milligrams
• Sugar : 5 grams