Slow Cooker Hearty Barley Lentil Soup Recipe

• August 15, 2014
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Hearty Barley Lentil Soup is a great dish on a cold winter's day - and letting it stew in your slow-cooker just makes things easier. Try this slow-cooker soup for an easy and delicious dinner.

Ingredients

1 Package Legumes Plus™ Hearty Barley Vegan Lentil Soup

1 cup Additional Water

Directions

Set your slow cooker on low and pour in the Hearty Barley Lentil Soup mix, following the instructions on the label, with the addition of an extra cup of water.

Add the spice packet (reserving 1/2 teaspoon).

Cook the soup for 5 hours or more, then stir in a tomato product if the label calls for it, add the reserved spices, and serve. (Don't add any tomato products earlier than the last 15 minutes of cooking)

Variations:

Add fresh chopped veggies like okra, leeks, zucchini, yellow squash, corn for more variety.

Add one pound of your favorite meat or sausage for a heartier soup.