Vegetarian Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lentils, rinsed
2 1/2 qt. water
1 c. barley
1/4 c. oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1 large potato, diced
3 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a large pot.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until lentils and barley are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add more water, if too thick. Makes about 4 quarts.
Can be frozen.