INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 small (or 1 large) onions, diced
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2 carrots, sliced
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1 celery stalk, with leaves, sliced
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1 small turnip or rutabaga, diced into small cubes
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beef bone (optional if using beef or vegetable stock)
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1/3 cup (2 oz) pearl barley, rinsed (optional; omit for gluten free diet)
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8-10 cups (about 2 litres) of water or beef stock (less water/stock for a thicker soup)
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1 1/3 cups (9 oz) red lentils, rinsed
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Kosher or sea salt
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(beef bouillion may also be added)
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black pepper, freshly ground