Red Lentil And Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 garlic, gloves crushed
6 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup red lentil, uncooked
1/2 cup barley, uncooked
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients to saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 1 hour.
Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.